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    Hi Tinkerer77, Thanks for the appreciative...

    Hi Tinkerer77,

    Thanks for the appreciative comments and the response to the guards.

    As for your comment on 'it being a shame to use it after all of the work that goes into them', even after a...
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    Hi Joe88. Unfortunately I dont have the answer...

    Hi Joe88.

    Unfortunately I dont have the answer to your question. The motor belt guard appears to be reasonably well made but not quite as well finished as the rest of the machine. its also made...
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    I have finally got my Hercus, and my garage,...

    I have finally got my Hercus, and my garage, wired up by an electrician last week. My first project was to turn up a replacement saddle locking screw with a little modification. I don't always put...
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    As mentioned in my last post I said I would share...

    As mentioned in my last post I said I would share photos of the (almost) completed restoration of my 1958 Hercus Lathe.

    I still have to wait a bit before I can start doing some turning as I have...
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    Hi All, I have almost completed the...

    Hi All,

    I have almost completed the restoration of my model A (photos coming soon) and whilst testing the lathe out I came across a small issue and thought I would pose a question; when I engage...
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    Hi again, Just reporting back on some progress...

    Hi again,

    Just reporting back on some progress on the restoration after working on the 9A every night after work and several hours each weekend (I cant get enough of it at the moment). I have...
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    HI Pipeclay, Thanks for the confirmation.

    HI Pipeclay, Thanks for the confirmation.
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    Thanks for the messages guys. It's not hard to...

    Thanks for the messages guys. It's not hard to see why you guys are passionate about the South Bend/Hercus lathes. While dismantling the lathe I can really appreciate the work that has gone in to...
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    Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)

    Hi All,

    I'm just wishing to share a few details and photos of a 1958 Hercus 9A lathe I picked a few short weeks back.

    I picked it up from a gumtree ad for $700. The owner was moving house and...
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    Hi MasterSpoon, The DS&G lathes were a pleasure...

    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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    Dean Smith & Grace.

    Dean Smith & Grace.
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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...
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