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4th Jul 2012, 08:25 PM
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31st Aug 2011, 05:19 PM
Thread: My Dad's Hercus 260
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My Dad's Hercus 260
Hi All. See me note in MARKETPLACE, re my Dad's Hercus 260 currently for sale on ebay. Steve
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30th Dec 2008, 07:37 PM
Thread: Hercus Catalogue Scans
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yes I would be interested too - Steve
yes I would be interested too - Steve
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12th Dec 2008, 08:34 PM
Thread: Transtig 250 EC manual wanted
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I had the same issue recently with my 350EC. If...
I had the same issue recently with my 350EC. If you ring CIGweld support line (it is a 1800 number) they should be able to email you a pdf of the manual. I ihave found them very helpful on more...
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10th Dec 2008, 11:24 PM
Thread: Transmig 200
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Also, advice from someone in the trade would be...
Also, advice from someone in the trade would be to try and buy from a specialist welding supplier eg Migomag, migwell, boc etc. The Melb ones will be in the yellow pages. You can get good deals if...
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10th Dec 2008, 11:17 PM
Thread: Transmig 200
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I have an older CIG mig which is very good. I...
I have an older CIG mig which is very good. I think the new models are made in malaysia, but hear mostly good things about them. My father has a Transmig 190 used in his business for nearly 20...
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23rd Nov 2008, 01:51 PM
Thread: CIG Eaywelder EC - dead
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Defeated
After eliminating the capacitors and triac as possible failed components, by process of elimination it came down to the IC integrated circuit. Can't get a replacement so I have conceded defeat.
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16th Nov 2008, 07:02 PM
Thread: Cheap Sheraton on Ebay
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Cheap Sheraton on Ebay
There is a model A Sheraton 9" lathe (same as southbend, hercus) for sale on ebay with a buy it now price of $500.
Looks very good value, sometimes buy it now items are if you get in first.
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14th Nov 2008, 08:18 AM
Thread: CIG Eaywelder EC - dead
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Rossluck - don't be fooled. I know next to...
Rossluck - don't be fooled. I know next to nothing about this stuff, but find these days there is a vast array of tech and fault finding info avail on the web. So I like the challenge of nutting...
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I don't have a chinese tig. A friend bought one,...
I don't have a chinese tig. A friend bought one, and it blew up first time used. They replaced it under warranty, and the next one ok. It does not get a lot of work however.
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11th Nov 2008, 10:58 PM
Thread: CIG Eaywelder EC - dead
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Thanks for the info. Yes these were the earliest...
Thanks for the info. Yes these were the earliest of the electronic controlled models.
Being not easily defeated i have kept digging and investigating. I know all about the frequent warnings of... -
10th Nov 2008, 10:26 PM
Thread: CIG Eaywelder EC - dead
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CIG Eaywelder EC - dead
Hi folks, thought I was pretty clever picking this up at a clearing sale for $30 bucks. Plugged it in - fan went - thought I was homme, but alas no arc. Checked leads etc still no arc. all looks...
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9th Nov 2008, 09:32 PM
Thread: 24 Hercus Owners and still looking
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not hercus
Hi - got a pm inviting me to register, however I own a Sheraton conquest, not a hercus. This is similar to hercus 9" but has geared head. So unless u want to expand register to inc Sheraton, can't...
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31st Jul 2008, 09:55 PM
Thread: Workshop Data
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great websites - I have added them to my...
great websites - I have added them to my Favourites.
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24th Jul 2008, 11:20 PM
Thread: Hercus 9" Serial Number BS316
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I wonder if it is a Southbend with a hercus gear...
I wonder if it is a Southbend with a hercus gear cover.
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8th Jul 2008, 11:25 AM
Thread: parting tool for hercus
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Try minitech, I know they have a 3/4 blade and...
Try minitech, I know they have a 3/4 blade and holder which will fit hercus. Bigger than that you may need to go custom, but probably exceeding the power of your machine anyway.
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7th Jul 2008, 10:24 PM
Thread: Arboga EM825 Mill Drill
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Yes hsve looked on practical machinist. Have...
Yes hsve looked on practical machinist. Have been given a number for Aust agents for Arboga. Will try that. No offence, but glad you did not bid. Actually a very nice machine.
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6th Jul 2008, 09:51 PM
Thread: Arboga EM825 Mill Drill
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Arboga EM825 Mill Drill
Hi folks have just aquired one of these. Looking for any advice, literature etc any members may have. Particularly trying to find collet taper retaining ring if anyone knows where to get one.
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20th Jun 2008, 10:55 PM
Thread: TIG Welding settings
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Look up CK Worldwide on Google. They are a US...
Look up CK Worldwide on Google. They are a US torch manufacturer, but have good tech data.
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27th May 2008, 10:33 PM
Thread: Bearing bronze
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I bought some bronze bushes from my local bearing...
I bought some bronze bushes from my local bearing supplier the other day. 12ID, 20 OD and about $5 each.
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20th May 2008, 12:44 AM
Thread: Lathe owners Quick Change Tool Post Sets
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Hi guys - I too had a look at toolposts from the...
Hi guys - I too had a look at toolposts from the US for my small Sheraton. I looked at the following:
Enco
Travers
CDCO
Get machining Tools
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Harbour freight.
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30th Apr 2008, 01:20 AM
Thread: hobby machinist / engineer contact
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I have bought gears from this supplier. ...
I have bought gears from this supplier. Excellent range, price and service. They have thousands listed.
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12th Apr 2008, 10:06 PM
Thread: Triton Steelcutter
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Triton Steelcutter
Hi folks.
Got the latest Victorian Dahlsens catalogue today. They have the steelcutter on sale for $149.
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11th Mar 2008, 10:44 PM
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Triblew - I am have a full time business as a...
Triblew - I am have a full time business as a metal fabricator. All the comments from other users are quite valid, however I'd still be willing to have a look in person, perhaps can offer some...
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8th Mar 2008, 04:23 PM
Thread: Multiple Sheraton Lathes
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Multiple Sheraton Lathes
I visited Hare and Forbes Melb this week to pick up a couple of items at their sale.
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10th Feb 2008, 08:59 AM
Thread: Sheraton Lathe information?
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Hello Sheraton - good to meet a fellow conquest...
Hello Sheraton - good to meet a fellow conquest owner! I would be very interested in the parts manual. Is it a copy or original? Did 600 machinery charge you for it? I have a parts manual for for...
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2nd Jan 2008, 12:33 AM
Thread: Quick Change Toolpost
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The QA140 from H&F I beleive is the BXA or 200...
The QA140 from H&F I beleive is the BXA or 200 series size. I am after the AXA/100 series which they don't seem to stock.
Also - H&F price of $275 makes US look very attractive.
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1st Jan 2008, 11:07 AM
Thread: Magnetic chuck in lathe
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Magnetic chuck in lathe
Since I have a credit for the toolpost to spend shortly was thinking about getting a round magnetic chuck. Often do facing of thin iitems, shims, packers etc.
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1st Jan 2008, 11:04 AM
Thread: Quick Change Toolpost
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Quick Change Toolpost
Have been using a Dickson quick change type toolpost on my Sheraton Conquest (think geared head Hercus) lathe. have found the tool holder twists out of the base when parting. Have eventually...
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19th Dec 2007, 05:29 PM
Thread: When Ally aint Ally!
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In the aluminium trade we use stearine wax to...
In the aluminium trade we use stearine wax to lubricate blades etc for aluminium. Main thing it does is stop metal pickup on the teeth, which in turn reduces cutting efficiency, increases heat,...
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18th Dec 2007, 10:36 PM
Thread: Sand blasting?
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$200 seems a little high to me. Suggest to get...
$200 seems a little high to me. Suggest to get some other quotes. If powdercoating sandblsting is way to go. If painting yourself try wire brush on angle grinder etc etc. A little bit of rust or...
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6th Dec 2007, 07:48 PM
Thread: Amazing tig welder
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I think the weld operator probably could have...
I think the weld operator probably could have done a similar quality weld with a 20 year old transtig 180. The modern ones have very good controls though. I have a 20 year old OTC and it performs...
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4th Dec 2007, 11:21 PM
Thread: Macson Metal Lathe
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I have the geared head version of same lathe in...
I have the geared head version of same lathe in my 1949 McPhersons (I believe they owned Macson) catalogue. So the lathe would be from that vintage. Have seen good examples go for $2k. My guess...
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3rd Dec 2007, 07:48 AM
Thread: Rodgers Lathe Spares?
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Also to the best of my knowledge you can only fit...
Also to the best of my knowledge you can only fit a metric thread chasing dial if you have a metric leadscrew. If cutting metric threads on imperial lathe you will have to reverse lathe carriage...
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2nd Dec 2007, 10:19 PM
Thread: Rodgers Lathe Spares?
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Try Mick Moyle or Newmac for those. I have a...
Try Mick Moyle or Newmac for those. I have a couple of chuck backplates available if you get stuck. Steve
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1st Dec 2007, 09:41 PM
Thread: First Lathe?
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Mick Moyles in Sydney have a Hercus listed for...
Mick Moyles in Sydney have a Hercus listed for $975. Has screw cutting gearbox. Surely worth a look. See their website.
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1st Dec 2007, 09:05 PM
Thread: Rodgers Lathe Spares?
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were you after anything in particular?
were you after anything in particular?
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30th Nov 2007, 07:14 PM
Thread: Rodgers Lathe Spares?
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The guys at Newmac Equipment in Bayswater told me...
The guys at Newmac Equipment in Bayswater told me he has retired and no longer operates the business.
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19th Jun 2007, 09:35 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Welding Advice Needed
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Thanks for the reply Joe. Interested to hear...
Thanks for the reply Joe.
Interested to hear thoughts from other members, esp how to re-rubber drive rollers.
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17th Jun 2007, 07:41 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Welding Advice Needed
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Bandsaw Welding Advice Needed
Hi - I have just purchased a metal cutting vertical bandsaw. Plan to use it for alumnium etc.
It is 3 phase and has been rewired with contactor and e-stop etc which is good.
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27th May 2007, 09:34 PM
Thread: How do you measure QC tool posts
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PS their catalogue is online and details are on...
PS their catalogue is online and details are on pages 159-161
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27th May 2007, 09:27 PM
Thread: How do you measure QC tool posts
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Hi Grahame, I recently purchased a Dickson...
Hi Grahame,
I recently purchased a Dickson type QC tool holder for my Sheraton Conquest from LPR.
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21st May 2007, 10:59 PM
Thread: Sheraton Lathe information?
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PS if anyone could help me find a user manual for...
PS if anyone could help me find a user manual for said Sheraton CONQUEST Lathe that would be fantastic also.
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21st May 2007, 10:57 PM
Thread: Sheraton Lathe information?
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Yes - I too would like to find out more info...
Yes - I too would like to find out more info about Sheraton lathes.
I have just purchased a Sheraton Conquest. It is a 1975 model, fully geared head and similar to hercus 260. Have only ever... -
11th Mar 2007, 01:33 AM
Thread: OTC TIG Welder Info
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My Aluminium welding is on sports bars, nudge...
My Aluminium welding is on sports bars, nudge bars, roo bars and the like.
Hope to do general ali work on the side. Any marketing tips?
Fronius have a good name, but I've never used one.
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6th Mar 2007, 08:49 PM
Thread: OTC TIG Welder Info
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Grahame - thanks for your response. I emailed...
Grahame - thanks for your response.
I emailed your suggested contact in the UK, and he reponded today. Thinks I should have high frequency on DC. He has refered my email to an Australian guy... -
4th Mar 2007, 11:29 PM
Thread: OTC TIG Welder Info
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OTC TIG Welder Info
Hi - a big ask I know, but will give it a try. I have an OTC 300P TIG Welder. Probably about 20 years old.
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30th May 2005, 11:11 PM
Thread: Sheraton SSS lathes
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Removing drill chuck
tighten the drill chuck arounf the short leg of a med allen key (6-10mm). Gently tap the other end of the allen key with a hammer in the direction to unscrew it (RH thread). There will be enough...
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30th May 2005, 11:07 PM
Thread: Chucks and face plates
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Hi - you can try a few places LPR tools...
Hi - you can try a few places
LPR tools (search for their website) VIC
Minitech (they have a website) QLD
Hercus (they have a website) SA
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30th May 2005, 11:00 PM
Thread: Shortening 316 stainless tubing
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Suggest to use an angle grinder with an ultra...
Suggest to use an angle grinder with an ultra thin cut-off blade. Wrap some masking tape where you want to cut (the edge of the tape gives a square line, also protects the tube), then carefully cut...