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16th Mar 2021, 08:57 PM
Thread: AL 320 tail stock movement
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tailstock movement
I have only had my al320 for less than a year and find I need to nip up the nut on the tailstock when relying on it. No matter how much adjustment I have made allows the locking lever to adequately...
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16th Jan 2021, 08:18 PM
Thread: AL 320 power cross slide feed
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Thanks RPG, an interesting idea to extend the...
Thanks RPG, an interesting idea to extend the handle. After 10 years of use, any issues I should look out for?
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20th Dec 2020, 09:27 AM
Thread: AL 320 power cross slide feed
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Thanks BC, that sounds like a sensible way of...
Thanks BC, that sounds like a sensible way of operating the power slide.
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16th Dec 2020, 06:26 PM
Thread: What machine is this from?
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Nice toy,
Do let us know what you think of it when up and running. I'm considering something about that size next year.
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16th Dec 2020, 08:46 AM
Thread: AL 320 power cross slide feed
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AL 320 power cross slide feed
Hi brains-trust, I have recently purchased an AL 320 and have noted in other places on this forum that the lever that controls the cross slide power feed/longitudinal power feed option is not the...
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24th Feb 2019, 04:38 PM
Thread: Colchester Lathe for sale $1200ono
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Colchester Lathe for sale $1200ono
I have a Colchester (or possibly an Australian Mars built copy of one) for sale. 4'6" bed. In generally very good working condition. Power cross slide (both directions) with a set of change gears....
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2nd Nov 2018, 11:32 PM
Thread: Many Hercus parts - almost a whole lathe
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Hi Michael, I have three lathe beds that are...
Hi Michael,
I have three lathe beds that are 3'4" long (1015mm). There is also a 1'8" (about 503mm) short bed and a 1'1" (about 330mm) short bed. Yes the headstock is still available. There have... -
2nd Nov 2018, 09:07 PM
Thread: Many Hercus parts - almost a whole lathe
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Further update on parts available; The reverse...
Further update on parts available;
The reverse tumbler assembly is sold, the change gear banjo is sold, the gear cover plate is sold. Still many parts available!
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15th Oct 2018, 12:57 PM
Thread: Many Hercus parts - almost a whole lathe
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An update on the parts available: The steady is...
An update on the parts available:
The steady is sold. The six position carriage stop is sold. The set of gears is sold but the reverse assembly still available as is the change gear banjo (complete... -
12th Oct 2018, 10:39 AM
Thread: Many Hercus parts - almost a whole lathe
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Will do Darryn! Sorry, just trying to get myself...
Will do Darryn! Sorry, just trying to get myself organised. I should get this done later today.
Cheers,
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11th Oct 2018, 01:43 PM
Thread: Many Hercus parts - almost a whole lathe
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Hercus parts now available individually
Update on the parts, the steady has been sold, I am now accepting offers on the individual items.
Prices are as follows:
Set of thread gears $300
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4th Oct 2018, 05:45 PM
Thread: Many Hercus parts - almost a whole lathe
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Many Hercus parts - almost a whole lathe
I have a number of Hercus 9" lathe parts which I would like to sell together. If no-one is interested I will advertise them separately. There is almost a complete lathe here, including three lathe...
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5th Jul 2018, 11:15 PM
Thread: anyone able to identify this old lathe?
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Thanks! Yes it does look very much like one of...
Thanks! Yes it does look very much like one of their early models, maybe a "Mascot". I have emailed Colchester Lathe Spares in the UK to see if they can identify it.
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5th Jul 2018, 04:13 PM
Thread: anyone able to identify this old lathe?
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Thanks pipeclay! I dug through the bits and...
Thanks pipeclay! I dug through the bits and pieces that came with the lathe and found a banjo bracket that fitted it. I am much closer to getting the powerfeed working now.
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4th Jul 2018, 11:27 PM
Thread: anyone able to identify this old lathe?
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Thanks Kryn, Yes I did have a look at that site...
Thanks Kryn,
Yes I did have a look at that site (so may brands!!) and thought that the Conrik/Great Scott was a close match, but not exactly like this one. That lever you referred to is a three... -
4th Jul 2018, 10:45 PM
Thread: anyone able to identify this old lathe?
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anyone able to identify this old lathe?
Hi all,
Can any of you identify this old lathe I have acquires as part of a job lot? I can't see any brand marks on it, but I assume it is pretty old and may have lost markings over time. It came... -
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Hi, I came across this site looking for information about Hercus Lathes. I have just acquired one as part of a 'job lot' and looking to start using it for fun and hobby-type activities. I haven't...