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  1. Thread: Hercus ID

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    As kafie said, it is a Model C, As Pipeclay said,...

    As kafie said, it is a Model C, As Pipeclay said, it is a CR and it is probably a metric lathe if the thread chasing dial is correct, the plate on the gear cover for setting your feeds and thread...
  2. Thread: Hercus ID

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    Hi Juan, I am in Adelaide and i play around...

    Hi Juan,

    I am in Adelaide and i play around with Hercus lathes a bit so if you want some help with the apron feel free to PM me and I would be happy to help you out and come and have look one day....
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    It is a shame you aren't in Adelaide, I have a...

    It is a shame you aren't in Adelaide, I have a set of tools for doing that job I would have been happy to lend you.
  4. Thread: Hercus 9

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    That is a craftsman lathe, they had the motor and...

    That is a craftsman lathe, they had the motor and belt drive unit underneath the headstock and the belt came around either side of the bed to drive the spindle with a segmented belt so you have to...
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    They were sold to TAFE NSW in Aug 1984.

    They were sold to TAFE NSW in Aug 1984.
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    Just to give an update on the available...

    Just to give an update on the available certificates from AMH, machine numbers in the 260 range from 15699 to 16400 and 19401 to 19700 have been scanned and ready to go.
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    There is a link to the photos I put up on the...

    There is a link to the photos I put up on the forum when I was playing with mine a while back.

    https://metalworkforums.com/f189/t207366-milling-lathe
  8. Thread: steady

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    https://australianmetalworkinghobbyist.com/NEW-her...

    https://australianmetalworkinghobbyist.com/NEW-hercus-9-travelling-steady?search=steady
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    I found a date/year on my machine number 19990 of...

    I found a date/year on my machine number 19990 of May 1989 printed on the underside of the fuse holder when I took it off, I know it wouldn't be the month the machine was built but most likely the...
  10. SA I lifted the column and base from the floor to...

    I lifted the column and base from the floor to the cabinet when I stripped and cleaned mine and it was on my limit of lifting it so I would have to say at least 50kg together, 2 person lift would be...
  11. SA Sold to the highest bidder

    Sold to the highest bidder
  12. SA Hi Kryn The base is 330mm wide x 450mm long...

    Hi Kryn

    The base is 330mm wide x 450mm long and 50mm high.
    The column is 680mm high x 240mm wide and 285 deep.

    If no one takes it I might even turn it into a mail box.

    Steve
  13. SA Hercus 0 series 2 mill column and base free

    I have been given this 0 mill column and base that I have no use for, if anyone wants it feel free to contact me and it is yours, if no one takes it I will be feeding it to the scrap bin. Located...
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    I know this is a long shot but the 260 used the...

    I know this is a long shot but the 260 used the 4c collets with a closer and draw tube, these are quite rare here in Australia but I bought my 4c collets from a guy in Canada and I am making my own...
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    Unfortunately the stroke is only 44mm (1 3/4")...

    Unfortunately the stroke is only 44mm (1 3/4") and is really limited by the crank diameter in the raising bracket.
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    I don't think the head has ever been used, I...

    I don't think the head has ever been used, I think a school purchased it and they forgot it even existed, there is no wear on it and the bushes don't have any wear at all.
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    After a quick fitment to make sure everything...

    After a quick fitment to make sure everything worked ok I gave it a quick paint and painted the rotary table while I was at it.
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    I found that the support arm was a hindrance and...

    I found that the support arm was a hindrance and actually made the shaft walk out of the collet, I was doing a cut and it gouged the top of the part I was slitting, it was very weird.
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    I have been lucky enough to get in contact with a...

    I have been lucky enough to get in contact with a few guys who seem to have their contacts, the guy who gave me that part also had a whole heap of other spares as he picked them up from a guy who...
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    I have been on the hunt for a spare mounting...

    I have been on the hunt for a spare mounting bracket for the series 2 mill for the slotting attachment so I wouldn't have to change the shafts between the milling head gear and the crank for the...
  21. I can't believe it but I actually found one.

    I can't believe it but I actually found one.
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    And another lathe for the register, ARL 15144 P...

    And another lathe for the register, ARL 15144 P pattern, unfortunately it is missing the gearbox so I guess it just an RL now, bought new for a mechanical business and was one owner, The lady said...
  23. I will probably do it myself as I can get access...

    I will probably do it myself as I can get access to a cylindrical grinder with internal grinding
  24. Well Bob, it has taken a while but I finally have...

    Well Bob, it has taken a while but I finally have taken a couple of photos of the turret mechanism on the 260.

    I have also made use of the taper turning attachment, I have started to make 4MT to...
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    Unfortunately you will be waiting a while, I...

    Unfortunately you will be waiting a while, I won't be selling that anytime soon sorry.
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    That was one of my old lathes, he was only...

    That was one of my old lathes, he was only selling it because I found him a long bed geared head 260 to upgrade too.
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    That is a standard accessory, they had a couple...

    That is a standard accessory, they had a couple of different types, there was an interlock type with the micro switch or a plain type as well as a couple of different chuck guards, 1 being cast...
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    Just a note for anyone looking at the collets,...

    Just a note for anyone looking at the collets, they may be an odd South Bend size, I picked up a whole heap of collets from a South Bend and at first I thought they were 3C but they were a bit...
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    SA 260g for sale

    Hercus 260g with long hardened bed in SA


    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/unley/miscellaneous-goods/hercus-dgm-geared-head-lathe/1302936939
  30. Thanks Bob, one day I may actually catch up to...

    Thanks Bob, one day I may actually catch up to you with the amount of Hercus attachments you seem to have in your collection :U.

    I will take the cover off and take a few photos, it looks like it...
  31. I'm surprised nobody saw the Hercus 260 DGMLH...

    I'm surprised nobody saw the Hercus 260 DGMLH that just sold at auction in Adelaide through Evans and Clarke auctions, it went quite cheap for what it is.
  32. I'm almost surprised that it has not been...

    I'm almost surprised that it has not been converted to metric, it has a roller bearing countershaft as well which is not a bad upgrade, My craftsman was converted to metric and that came from...
  33. A few 260 attachments to add to my collection

    Hi All

    I was lucky enough to come across some bits and pieces for the 260, I found a guy that was willing to sell me his attachments he has never used that had come with his lathe, his lathe came...
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    SA I Just sold this one for $2800

    I Just sold this one for $2800
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    The correct name for it is a Dauber

    The correct name for it is a Dauber
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    SA Item is now withdrawn from sale

    Item is now withdrawn from sale
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    Hi Ross I can tell you now that those gears...

    Hi Ross

    I can tell you now that those gears are not for the gearbox as they definitely will not fit in there and will definitely not turn it into a metric gearbox, the metric gearbox is a...
  38. Found the collet sizing

    Found the collet sizing
  39. Hi Graeme I have taken some photos and added...

    Hi Graeme

    I have taken some photos and added dimensions for the draw tubes if you need to make them, Not sure if you will find any originals of these but you never what people have in their sheds...
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    Hi Steve The nipple on the 4 step pulley is...

    Hi Steve

    The nipple on the 4 step pulley is the oil feed for when you run it in back gear, same set up as the lathe, its just at the front not the middle. you may see in the photos there is a...
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    As far as getting the old cups out you should be...

    As far as getting the old cups out you should be able to just tap them out using a punch and hammer, there isn't much purchase on them and if you knock them out evenly you shouldn't have an issue, ...
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    Hi Simon The wire just wraps around the...

    Hi Simon

    The wire just wraps around the sleeve, it should have enough flexibility to push up into the slot in the spacer as you push it on, the wire should just wrap around once and poke through...
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    0 mill strip down and clean

    Since it was a long weekend I thought I might as well start on the 0 mill, when I purchased it the plan was to strip it down and give it a really good clean before I start to use it. I don't think it...
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    SA So $2600 for the lathe is a high price, I...

    So $2600 for the lathe is a high price, I understand that, but when you consider the 30 hours I have put in to it and the parts that have been replaced as I didn't list everything ie gears in the...
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    SA Yeah sometimes people get lucky with bargains,...

    Yeah sometimes people get lucky with bargains, even I have bought them for $600 and also paid up to $3000 for the rare ones but I have also put a lot of time into stripping it down and going through...
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    SA Hercus 260 for sale

    Selling on behalf of a school as I had stripped this lathe down to quote on a rebuild and fit guards to the machine, after the final quote they have decided to sell it as the finance guy does not...
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    I had a Hercus with the 1" riser blocks on it and...

    I had a Hercus with the 1" riser blocks on it and to be honest I wouldn't waste my time with them, the set up looks cool but they seem to make the machine a bit more unstable at that diameter and...
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    Hercus price lists

    After having a chat with the guy that sent these to me he is happy for me to share this information of the price lists over the various years.
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    Hi Terry I will have a rotary table for sale...

    Hi Terry

    I will have a rotary table for sale soon when these get finished, in fact I will be selling a dividing head and rotary table, I want to sell them as a set as I have 2 rotary tables left...
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    I am kinda confused by what he says to what the...

    I am kinda confused by what he says to what the photo shows, they are definitely ATM'S and not G's in the photos
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