Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    melbourne australia
    Posts
    3,228

    Default Course threads on Hercus 260

    I need to cut a decorative spiral with a 5mm pitch. My 260 will do a 5mm thread but I need to change some gears. For smaller threads you use the 18T gear. For larger threads you use the 45T gear. The gear that's not in use is used as a spacer on the bottom cluster. For the life of me I can't see how to swap the 18T and 45T gears. There doesn't seem to be room for the 45T gear as the setup stands. Can someone shed some light please?
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Chris

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    melbourne australia
    Posts
    3,228

    Default

    Update:

    I found the appropriate page in the Textbook Of Turning. Will work through that.
    Chris

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    177

    Default

    Did you get it Jack? You need to loosen the square head nut on the banjo and swing it down to gain the extra room. Sideways photo below.
    IMG_1864.jpg

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    melbourne australia
    Posts
    3,228

    Default

    Thanks Picko. Going to the shed now to have a crack at it.
    Chris

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    melbourne australia
    Posts
    3,228

    Default

    All sorted. Easy when you know how!
    Chris

Similar Threads

  1. Measuring threads
    By welder in forum METALWORK GENERAL
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 28th Oct 2012, 12:22 AM
  2. Threads
    By Drillit in forum FORUMS INFO, HELP, DISCUSSION & FEEDBACK
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11th Oct 2012, 03:39 PM
  3. Threads
    By benupton in forum METALWORK GENERAL
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 2nd Apr 2010, 08:38 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •