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Thread: Hercus Tail Stock Oiling
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8th Dec 2007, 11:35 AM #1
Hercus Tail Stock Oiling
Answer for Ken,dont know how to send pics separately.
Ken was in the middle of using the lathe pic shows blind hole no plug ever been there and a small oiling hole on the top near the wheel to lube the shaft.
Hope that helps. Regards Peter
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8th Dec 2007, 01:45 PM #2Product designer retired
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Hi Pete,
I see your oiler is missing also, as per your photo.
Perhaps another kind member can suggest what the oiler was for, and what it looks like. It is mentioned in the Hercus spare parts list as item No. 15, however, the picture of it too small to make out any detail.
Ken
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8th Dec 2007, 03:35 PM #3
My understanding is the oiler is used to oil the tail stock centre to pervent wear and binding on the work piece. If you are using a live centre oiling isn't required.
Below is a photo of my oiler which is the original, they are easy to make if you feel you need one.If it goes against the grain, it's being rubbed the wrong way!
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Hi Speedie,
Yep, that looks like it. Just to save me a bit of guess work, what dia is the domed knob, dia of the waist below the knob, dia of the top shoulder, dia of pointed bit, and overall length? The rest can be guestimated!
Would like to make one as close to original as possible.
Looks like I'm going to need a ball turning tool after all.
Many thanks,
Ken
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8th Dec 2007, 08:21 PM #5Most Valued Member
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I think if you delve into it you will find they were for applying white lead to the dead centre.
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8th Dec 2007, 09:43 PM #6
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8th Dec 2007, 09:50 PM #7
Ken, I've got a few WWll era videos made by the South Bend Lathe works showing this oil dauber in use. These videos are long out of copyright-I'll be glad to burn them to a disc for you. They are typical of the period, and provide good info on plain turning, screw cutting and other operations. Since the South Bend was a Hercus copy the basic details are all correct.
Greg
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Hi Greg,
That's jolly decent of you, I accept your offer.
Please let me know when it's convenient to call in for a cuppa.
Although off topic, have you made any progress on your Hercus fibre glass guards?
Ken
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10th Dec 2007, 04:56 PM #9
No progress yet, Ken...between chores here at home and work I've had no time at all. I'm going to go buy some supplies tomorrow and try to get started at least.
Cheers
Greg
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23rd Dec 2007, 03:50 PM #10
Sorry Ken,
I've not been able to get the dimensions of the oiler for you.
I'll do it for you this week.
If it goes against the grain, it's being rubbed the wrong way!
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24th Dec 2007, 06:43 PM #11
Ken
Noticed the progress in the paint job. The tail stock is still bereft an oiler,personally I think it would be as useful as milk appendages on a bull. Another expression a running board on your car,however watched an escape movie with the soccer star Pele in it recently the other guy broke out on the off side running board of a car perhaps you have some devilish scheme to escape to the workshop using the dinosaur oiler.
The paint and colour are going on well.Will you convert the spare room into a workshop?
Merry Xmas to all. Peter
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27th Dec 2007, 08:47 PM #12
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27th Dec 2007, 11:29 PM #13Product designer retired
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Hi Speedy,
From your dimensions, I have knocked up a quick drawing.
Some of the dims have been rationalised to the nearest imperial size, then metricated.
I needed a drawing, so thought I would share it with others.
This part would look great in polished brass.
Ken
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Hi Cub3,
Attached is another drawing for those who prefer to work in imperial units.
Ken
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