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9th Oct 2020, 08:03 PM
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Lathe and Turret sold I’ll clear the shed some...
Lathe and Turret sold I’ll clear the shed some more and list some more gear soon
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20th Sep 2020, 09:30 PM
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I did read the rules mate but must have missed...
I did read the rules mate but must have missed that I’m terrible with picking prices and haggling
I put the costs of the major items and what I spent on it so if I add that all up $1550 for the... -
20th Sep 2020, 05:46 PM
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20th Sep 2020, 05:43 PM
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Bugger I forgot to mention the Turret is not for...
Bugger I forgot to mention the Turret is not for a 260 it’s a 9” workshop accessory centre heights wrong. I would like $250 for it sold separate to the lathe
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20th Sep 2020, 05:40 PM
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Hercus 260 long bed very worn project - Caboolture QLD
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Regretfully I need to pass on my Hercus 260 I purchased it many years ago from Mendum machinery for $1000. It came... -
7th Jul 2019, 03:10 PM
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Done
I just though this needed a conclusion if anyone else runs into this problem. I machined it out at work fairly easy I centred the boring head then wound out the diameter to just lick each side then...
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19th May 2019, 02:23 PM
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Damn It after months of thinking off and on about...
Damn It after months of thinking off and on about this problem its suddenly very clear they changed the casting
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1st Mar 2019, 11:44 AM
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Just an update I dropped my motor off at my local...
Just an update I dropped my motor off at my local shop so we will see what they can do
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20th Feb 2019, 08:32 AM
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Bob Id buy you a beer if I could really missed...
Bob Id buy you a beer if I could really missed reading your stuff!
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19th Feb 2019, 07:52 PM
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Hi Bob. thats the motor that came with the...
Hi Bob.
thats the motor that came with the lathe
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15th Feb 2019, 04:04 PM
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Hercus 260 3phase to single phase motor change
Well its been awhile but im getting my lathe back together now only having trouble with the motor?? I got a single phase motor sourced for the frame size but the front bell housing touches the...
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6th May 2015, 07:20 PM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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Hercus 260 model ATLM 17788 I have been...
Hercus 260 model ATLM 17788
I have been meaning to post this for a while now just been lazy its been sitting in bits for to long so ill post on the rebuild to. I pick this lathe up from a engine... -
6th May 2015, 06:57 PM
Thread: The Worn Used and Abused
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you could fit your compound base to a faceplate...
you could fit your compound base to a faceplate or 4jaw face the spigot off just shy/flush or a slight spigot. turn a new spigot from steel then bolt it on, 2 offset holes should do to miss the...
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16th Aug 2013, 09:05 PM
Thread: Looking for a gun smith in SEQ
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Looking for a gun smith in SEQ
Does anyone know the gun smith who imports lathes from china?
I once met him at the Toowoomba swap years ago and I did have his card but thats long gone now :(
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21st Jul 2013, 09:45 PM
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Bump
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12th Jul 2013, 01:10 PM
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The Dashin hands down
The Dashin hands down
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12th Jul 2013, 12:31 PM
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Has anyone seen this lathe in South East Queensland
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo103/Stag_hound27/Metal%20Lathe/DSC_0146.jpg
Im looking to find the current owner Does anyone know who that is??
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1st Apr 2013, 10:12 PM
Thread: Boxford ME10 lathe for sale. Sydney.
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DONE: Im interested but I would need to take a road...
Im interested but I would need to take a road trip to pick it up and that could be awhile
PM me if no one locally is interested I think the price even with trip expenses is fair
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12th Jun 2012, 07:11 PM
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Sounds like your fussing a bit, just run the...
Sounds like your fussing a bit, just run the boring bar in with one cut once you have it on size lock the slides and dont retract the tool. your depth isn't that deep put a pen mark on the ways and...
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5th May 2012, 04:46 PM
Thread: Machine Id
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Nice looks like a watch or clock makers mill ...
Nice looks like a watch or clock makers mill
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8th Apr 2012, 04:33 PM
Thread: Anvil-vise anyone seen one?
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Someone at the Toowoomba swap this year had a...
Someone at the Toowoomba swap this year had a blacksmiths vice/anvil/geared drill/grinder..... i cant remember the specific name of this type but :(
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13th Mar 2012, 08:43 PM
Thread: Examples of The Russian Way
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I love Russian machine tools they made them for...
I love Russian machine tools they made them for the workers :2tsup: big heavy and reliable nothing wrong with that
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8th Mar 2012, 11:15 PM
Thread: Shun Shin SSB 15BH metal lathe
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looks like that type was the norm in the 80's...
looks like that type was the norm in the 80's before geared head machines of the same size became more common. there is lots of information available on the net but they are all re-badged machines...
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5th Mar 2012, 07:19 PM
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Rod I was completely against CNC in the home...
Rod I was completely against CNC in the home shop. Most people think CNC's are the be all and end all and they are the quickest most easiest machines that can spit out aircraft parts with ease.........
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4th Mar 2012, 08:07 PM
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Bob All CNC machines are for the most part they...
Bob All CNC machines are for the most part they are the same. Some of the most talented machinists I have worked with approach every machine the same. The hardest part is getting used to the key...
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27th Feb 2012, 10:00 PM
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Large engine metal spraying and line boring
If the title has your curiosity check this out :wink:
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27th Feb 2012, 07:00 PM
Thread: What is a Toolroom lathe?
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Hydrolic copy turning wasn't strictly for...
Hydrolic copy turning wasn't strictly for production they had capstans and even NC/CNC machines from mid last century. If you look at literature for tracer attachments for mills they were more...
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26th Feb 2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: Hendey 12 X 30 lathe
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thanks Stuart I just got my head around that...
thanks Stuart I just got my head around that working :2tsup:
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26th Feb 2012, 09:42 PM
Thread: What is a Toolroom lathe?
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My old work had an abused Takisawa lathe and a...
My old work had an abused Takisawa lathe and a Sasta lathe, I would call both quality tool room machines because using them is a dream! both very accurate and heavy built, compare them to a...
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26th Feb 2012, 01:53 PM
Thread: Hendey 12 X 30 lathe
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Yeah I always wondered why more makers didnt make...
Yeah I always wondered why more makers didnt make both long and cross feeds independent, The Hardinge tool room lathes had this feature and when they were both engaged the tool moves in 60deg motion...
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26th Feb 2012, 12:57 PM
Thread: Hendey 12 X 30 lathe
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American made and yes good quality from new. ...
American made and yes good quality from new. They have a following in the US and there was a lot made! I think I have seen it written somewhere they were even exported to Germany kinda makes you...
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26th Feb 2012, 10:25 AM
Thread: Tiny lathe
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Was that the Stuart model lathe? That looked...
Was that the Stuart model lathe? That looked really cool finished but you cant make that kit into a proper working model. I love how that one in the video has a geared head and the leavers to...
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25th Feb 2012, 09:52 PM
Thread: Tiny lathe
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Nice! A model of a Chinese import lathe lol
Nice! A model of a Chinese import lathe lol
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25th Feb 2012, 09:49 PM
Thread: Any one know who made this?
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Thats right Bob you sure have a long memory I...
Thats right Bob you sure have a long memory I think that one was in Sydney and a fine example
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25th Feb 2012, 04:29 PM
Thread: Any one know who made this?
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Someone on here has 2 craftsman lathes he was...
Someone on here has 2 craftsman lathes he was restoring not sure how he ended up
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23rd Feb 2012, 10:30 PM
Thread: Fitter/machinist apprentice tools
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Calipers are a bit more difficult you need to...
Calipers are a bit more difficult you need to feel the size of the bore by anchoring one leg and passing the other leg 180deg in and out to "feel" the bore to me it fells like a very light LIGHT...
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23rd Feb 2012, 08:04 PM
Thread: Fitter/machinist apprentice tools
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I second a Thread file :wink: and a good full...
I second a Thread file :wink: and a good full set of good quality circlip pliers they really are worth the price. Some good files in odd and various sizes/grades would be good, needle files are a...
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21st Feb 2012, 09:37 PM
Thread: Fitter/machinist apprentice tools
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Im in the same boat as you, Second year fitter...
Im in the same boat as you, Second year fitter and turner. I just changed from A CNC jobbing shop to installing water dossers, Its been a great move but most of my gear is for the machining side...
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6th Feb 2012, 07:59 PM
Thread: New Toy For Matty
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Nice!
Nice!
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31st Jan 2012, 07:42 PM
Thread: Helix Clamps - A modification
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Thank you so much for showing those clamps Bob. ...
Thank you so much for showing those clamps Bob. I had seen a bad photo of them somewhere on the net and i sure would love to make some one day
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14th Jan 2012, 11:24 AM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Cincinnati shaper restoring pics - Practical...
Cincinnati shaper restoring pics - Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web
Steve Lindsay Shop Tour
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14th Jan 2012, 11:07 AM
Thread: Vintage Portass lathe
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only got 3 speeds :? he must not know about the...
only got 3 speeds :? he must not know about the back gears for slow speeds
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8th Jan 2012, 05:13 PM
Thread: Beer on tap at Friedrich Deckel??
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hahahaha yeah sounds true they probably had a...
hahahaha yeah sounds true they probably had a drink at lunch and after work. They take a long lunch in Europe dont they?
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6th Jan 2012, 01:48 PM
Thread: Face mills and Fly cutters
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Get the face mill A face mill will take a 5mm+...
Get the face mill
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6th Jan 2012, 01:44 PM
Thread: Making a large tap for wood threading
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It sure wont be cheap I can point you to a guy...
It sure wont be cheap I can point you to a guy who can help you out but he would probably still charge you a coupe a hundred .....sounds like 2-3 hours work but i can see it turning into 5 very easy...
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5th Jan 2012, 08:16 PM
Thread: Making a large tap for wood threading
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Shouldnt be hard but 1 or 2 threads per inch is...
Shouldnt be hard but 1 or 2 threads per inch is bloody course! I wouldn't attempt it in my own lathe (but I would at work) go to an engineering jobbing shop they can turn your thread, mill the...
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3rd Jan 2012, 08:04 PM
Thread: Chipping drill bits!! Frustrating!!
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Thats good advice, pilot drilling is important...
Thats good advice, pilot drilling is important for large bits but anything under 10mm dont bother unless your drill has not guts
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24th Dec 2011, 11:58 AM
Thread: not bad for a first year apprentice aye
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Nice work mate :2tsup:
Nice work mate :2tsup:
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20th Dec 2011, 11:07 PM
Thread: looking for dividing tables
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lol I somehow spent all evening writing that...
lol I somehow spent all evening writing that where does the time go :( I hope it helped :wink:
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20th Dec 2011, 10:37 PM
Thread: looking for dividing tables
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Ok so ill show you how to work out an angle now...
Ok so ill show you how to work out an angle now its dead easy mate
What ever reduction your diving head uses, Divide that into 360degr
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360 = 8degr
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360 = 6degr
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