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10th Sep 2017, 10:03 AM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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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... -
8th Sep 2017, 08:50 AM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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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... -
6th Sep 2017, 11:22 PM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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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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22nd Aug 2017, 11:55 PM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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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... -
10th Aug 2017, 12:10 AM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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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... -
29th Jul 2017, 01:05 AM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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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... -
23rd Jul 2017, 01:07 AM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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HI Pipeclay, Thanks for the confirmation.
HI Pipeclay, Thanks for the confirmation.
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22nd Jul 2017, 12:40 AM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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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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13th Jul 2017, 12:00 AM
Thread: Restoration of a Hercus 9A (No. 6625)
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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... -
29th Jun 2017, 08:09 AM
Thread: New member intro from Midland, Perth WA
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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. -
26th Jun 2017, 11:52 PM
Thread: New member intro from Midland, Perth WA
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Dean Smith & Grace.
Dean Smith & Grace.
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25th Jun 2017, 10:15 PM
Thread: New member intro from Midland, Perth WA
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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...