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25th Jun 2017, 10:15 PM #1Novice
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New member intro from Midland, Perth WA
Hi all,
I thought I would join the forum after just picking up my first lathe, a Hercus 9A with serial number 6625. I believe its around 1958 (so its a couple of years senior to me!). $700 from Gumtree and in quite reasonable condition.
I served my apprenticeship as a turner at a lathe manufacturers in the UK during the seventies, so thankfully I have a little experience to help me get started up again after a 20year break from turning.
My first project will be renovating the Hercus over the coming months so I'm looking forward to reading past and future simialr threads from the forum.
All the best.
Regards Vince, Midland, Perth, WA
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26th Jun 2017, 10:53 AM #2Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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G'Day Vince, Welcome to the MW Forums.
Looking forward to see how you go.
Cheers
Bob
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26th Jun 2017, 12:13 PM #3Most Valued Member
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Welcome to the forum Vince, where did you do your apprenticeship?
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26th Jun 2017, 02:00 PM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum Vince.
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26th Jun 2017, 11:52 PM #5Novice
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27th Jun 2017, 01:02 AM #6Senior Member
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Welcome Vince
Never had the opportunity to check out a DSG lathe in person but the internets tell me they were awesome lathe's with every feature possible. Hopefully the Hercus won't be missing to many features you were spoilt with back in the day
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29th Jun 2017, 08:09 AM #7Novice
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Hi MasterSpoon,
The DS&G lathes were a pleasure to work on and as you indicated they had some great features. However I am sure I am going to be well satisfied with my Hercus for my hobby projects.
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