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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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    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?
    Gary
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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.

    Gary
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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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    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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    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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    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...
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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!
    Gary
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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...
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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,
    Gary
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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
    "H" pattern for support of drive train for...
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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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    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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    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.
    Gary
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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...
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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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    G'day!

    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...
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