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16th Jun 2018, 10:52 PM
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Harry, have a look at the Harvey Tools factory...
Harry, have a look at the Harvey Tools factory tour, I'd be surprised they couldn't help you out
Helicalsolutions nearly 58 minutes
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10th Apr 2018, 12:25 AM
Thread: Castlemaine Swap Meet 8/4/2018
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Hi Joe, What is Rustblaster? Any pics of the...
Hi Joe,
What is Rustblaster? Any pics of the de-rusted files?
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26th Feb 2018, 11:16 PM
Thread: My First Hercus
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Split Nut, Welcome to this forum and...
Split Nut,
Welcome to this forum and congratulations. I hope you got a few accessories with it.
Mal, one of our members, carries a good range of parts and services, his web site is
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7th Sep 2017, 09:11 PM
Thread: Home Made Lathe
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Gazz, I admire your enthusiasm but feel you may...
Gazz, I admire your enthusiasm but feel you may be wasting your time.
I reckon you are much better off buying a second hand lathe, eg, a Unimat3 for small hobby turning or a Hercus 9" lathe.
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30th Jul 2017, 09:39 PM
Thread: Aboga EM835 or Hercus O mill?
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It would seem without a quill, the O mill's...
It would seem without a quill, the O mill's capabilities are very much limited.
How would drilling holes be achieved and what about tapping?
Were there ways around these limitations?
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30th Jul 2017, 01:58 AM
Thread: Aboga EM835 or Hercus O mill?
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Aboga EM835 or Hercus O mill?
I have an Aboga EM 835 mill/drill and have the opportunity to swap it for a Hercus O mill.
If I make the exchange should money change hands? If yes, how much and which way?
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15th Jun 2017, 10:46 PM
Thread: New lathe questions (yep)
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j3dprints, I would highly recommend a 9"...
j3dprints,
I would highly recommend a 9" Hercus or Hercus 260 for a beginner. All the bugs have been ironed out, no sand in the head castings, most parts available and all your questions answered... -
8th Jun 2017, 10:58 PM
Thread: Barrel rifling
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Just out of curiosity, if a rim fire 22 shell is...
Just out of curiosity, if a rim fire 22 shell is struck from the side of the rim, will it detonate?
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5th Jun 2017, 01:44 AM
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I'll second what Grahame said, a few years back I...
I'll second what Grahame said, a few years back I purchased some ready made pen spring clips. Unfortunately I can't recall where I got them.
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29th May 2017, 10:12 PM
Thread: Simple trigger/hammer mechanism
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ppdmiami and others. No, I am not making a...
ppdmiami and others.
No, I am not making a gun. As a product designer, now retired, I'm always keen to know how things work.
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29th May 2017, 12:37 AM
Thread: Simple trigger/hammer mechanism
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Simple trigger/hammer mechanism
Does anyone have a simple illustration of a trigger/hammer mechanism such that when the trigger is drawn back slightly, the trigger is lock and only when the hammer is fully pulled back will it fire....
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27th May 2017, 01:35 AM
Thread: Engineering in wood
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Engineering in wood
I had no idea so much meticulous work went into making an acoustic guitar using hand tools and engineering measuring gauges.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAeXskZHC2o
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18th May 2017, 02:37 AM
Thread: Barrel rifling
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Barrel rifling
This is just a question out of curiosity.
Take a barrel 22 cal, how many grooves should there be a 75mm barrel and how much angular twist, ie, quarter of a turn, more or less?
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10th Apr 2017, 11:27 PM
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What a terrific series, well worth a watch. Ken
What a terrific series, well worth a watch.
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28th Mar 2017, 09:29 PM
Thread: hercus 260 taper rollerbearings
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I would also like to know where to get taper...
I would also like to know where to get taper rolling bearings for the Hercus 9", and the bearing numbers. Maybe they are the same as the 260, I'm not sure.
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5th Mar 2017, 12:55 AM
Thread: Arboga drill lubrication, bits ect
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Hi John, welcome back to the forum and...
Hi John, welcome back to the forum and congratulations on picking up the Arboga.
I have the mill/drill EM 835 still not in my possession yet until I make room.
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22nd Feb 2017, 10:52 PM
Thread: Making a CNC rotary table
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Pete F, is NEMA 23 going to be strong enough...
Pete F, is NEMA 23 going to be strong enough especially if you need to mill a radial slot?
Just a thought.
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31st Jan 2017, 09:31 PM
Thread: Did I get my moneys worth?
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BobL. Q1. Are you referring to the band saw or...
BobL.
Q1. Are you referring to the band saw or
Q2, Are you referring to the scotchbrite wheels ?
Q3, How much dough did you outlay?
Q4. How about some more pictures?
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19th Jan 2017, 05:17 PM
Thread: alternative to hacksaw for aluminum
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I suggest you get them water jet cut after you...
I suggest you get them water jet cut after you dock off each unit. It would be a three stage process, cut first face including the hole, rotate 90 degrees, cut the second face and second hole.
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28th Dec 2016, 09:16 PM
Thread: Malicious site ahead
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Malicious site ahead
What's been going on with the forum re the site being hacked?
Is it not possible to shut the hackers down immediately?
Losing the forum for a couple of days is worse than losing a leg.
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9th Dec 2016, 09:18 PM
Thread: Stuart 10V for Xmas
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To save members looking this up, here's a link, ...
To save members looking this up, here's a link,
Stuart 10V Unmachined
This looks like a terrific project, look forward to build photos.
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27th Nov 2016, 09:41 PM
Thread: Mentor for Mini lathe/Mill
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Xpro, nice looking machine. I love using my...
Xpro, nice looking machine. I love using my little Unimat, the same machining principles apply as with the larger lathes with far lessor chance of a crash or serious injury.
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24th Nov 2016, 08:37 PM
Thread: Mentor for Mini lathe/Mill
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Hi Gus, welcome to the Metalwork Forum. A...
Hi Gus, welcome to the Metalwork Forum.
A photo or a link to your machine might be helpful in getting a mentoring response.
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26th Oct 2016, 09:14 PM
Thread: What the hell is it?
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Peter, that newspaper article you posted is...
Peter, that newspaper article you posted is interesting if only I could read it. If you know, what language was it written in?
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9th Oct 2016, 09:58 PM
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Buy both, check them out in the flesh, then sell...
Buy both, check them out in the flesh, then sell the one you don't want to keep
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3rd Oct 2016, 09:13 PM
Thread: Black Scale Removal
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Very interesting Bob, do you reckon it would...
Very interesting Bob, do you reckon it would remove rust stains on a lathe bed?
Is this stuff expensive?
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1st Aug 2016, 02:18 PM
Thread: Extended Counterbore Tool
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Ingenious Greg, nothing more satisfying than...
Ingenious Greg, nothing more satisfying than making your own tools. The savings in your pocket will buy another bottle of red!
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Sad news indeed, in my opinion what the Hercus...
Sad news indeed, in my opinion what the Hercus family started and succeeded with will never be repeated again in Australia with local manufacturing disappearing out the back door.
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12th Jun 2016, 02:56 PM
Thread: Hercus +rebuild with DRO
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Nick, if I were you I would replace the worn nut...
Nick, if I were you I would replace the worn nut with a new one from here, Hercus 9 or 260 imperial crosslide spindle nut --part Nos.22, 5H725
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7th Jun 2016, 10:25 PM
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Good idea Gra, I'm still finding it hard to tell...
Good idea Gra, I'm still finding it hard to tell the difference between putty and high tensile steel when buying taps.
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4th Jun 2016, 09:31 PM
Thread: Where can I get one of these?
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I think they are called Gits oilers. You might...
I think they are called Gits oilers. You might find something here Oil Hole Cups and Covers | GITS Manufacturing
or here. Oil Cup: Business & Industrial | eBay
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2nd Jun 2016, 10:12 PM
Thread: Smart machines
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Smart machines
I love some of those Youtube videos showing smart thingamebobs,
for eg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vACDDCOf7Fk
Do you have a favourite video?
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24th May 2016, 08:38 PM
Thread: Tools at Aldi Sat 28 May
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Tools at Aldi Sat 28 May
A few good tools coming up for sale at Aldi's the Saturday 28 May.
In particular a drill sharpener at $9.99, right angle drive same price and a band saw. I'm sure with the right blade, it could be... -
21st May 2016, 05:42 PM
Thread: Wood work by metal workers
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Do plumbers stew plums? Ken
Do plumbers stew plums?
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3rd May 2016, 11:46 PM
Thread: Where to look for a Hercus!
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joe88, Look no further, one of our members,...
joe88,
Look no further, one of our members, allterrain50, aka Mal, may be able to help or at least advise you.
Mal is anxious to maintain the Hercus heritage.
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2nd May 2016, 10:18 PM
Thread: Badges, Plaques, n Plates
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I reckon Steamwhisperer would have a few up his...
I reckon Steamwhisperer would have a few up his sleeve that he might part with.
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2nd May 2016, 08:42 PM
Thread: Badges, Plaques, n Plates
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DESEL74, That's a great start up collection,...
DESEL74,
That's a great start up collection, reckon you have too much time on your hands.
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29th Apr 2016, 02:21 PM
Thread: I'm pee'd off
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Hi Joe, I couldn't find his apology or forum...
Hi Joe, I couldn't find his apology or forum credit, got a link?
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28th Apr 2016, 11:20 PM
Thread: I'm pee'd off
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Hi Joe, I posted my displeasure on the...
Hi Joe, I posted my displeasure on the Homemadetools forum, not FB
Marking gauce with micro adjustment - Page 2
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28th Apr 2016, 10:32 PM
Thread: I'm pee'd off
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I went back to "his forum" and added more...
I went back to "his forum" and added more comments.
Thanks for all the above support.
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28th Apr 2016, 01:56 PM
Thread: Entry Gates
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I'd skip the in-fill panels altogether, looks...
I'd skip the in-fill panels altogether, looks great without them.
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27th Apr 2016, 11:56 PM
Thread: I'm pee'd off
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Very disappointing when your ideas are blatantly...
Very disappointing when your ideas are blatantly ripped off and claimed to be their own.
JohnQ, I did put a link in the other forum. I doubt anything will happen.
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27th Apr 2016, 11:06 PM
Thread: I'm pee'd off
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I'm pee'd off
Back in 2007, on this very forum, I submitted a post on a miniature marking gauge that I designed and made.
Mini lathe/mill project No.4 Marking gauge
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27th Apr 2016, 12:26 AM
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Mr Durden, it seems a real shame that "made in...
Mr Durden, it seems a real shame that "made in Australia" was not mentioned. Why was that? Was that at the request of the Southbend?
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26th Apr 2016, 11:59 PM
Thread: Opinions on Hercus 260s.
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I just wish I could join in, in this discussion....
I just wish I could join in, in this discussion.
I have a 9" AR, the bed sits out on the verandah, the rest of it lies wrapped in tissue paper in a spare room.
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24th Apr 2016, 05:00 PM
Thread: youtube video manual machining business
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unwatchable Ken
unwatchable
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24th Apr 2016, 12:20 AM
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Hi Mal, pity the supplied photo is indistinct,...
Hi Mal, pity the supplied photo is indistinct, makes an id difficult.
Mal, has the history of Hercus been written up in detail. For example when did they start and by whom?
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20th Apr 2016, 02:35 PM
Thread: What Mill?
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I doubt you'll find any mill under 6" tall! Ken
I doubt you'll find any mill under 6" tall!
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17th Apr 2016, 04:04 PM
Thread: Misleading or Deceptive Ebay pictures
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What is the item No.? Ken
What is the item No.?
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16th Apr 2016, 05:39 PM
Thread: hercus bed regrinds
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Adjustments after regrind?
Mal, after a bed regrind, what other issues have to be addressed in terms of alignment?
I'm sure the head stock and tail stock will be ok, that leaves the saddle. How is the relationship between...