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  1. SOLD: pm sent

    pm sent
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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

    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f253/hercus-260-a-140455/
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    yes I would be interested too - Steve

    yes I would be interested too - Steve
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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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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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    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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    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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    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...
  10. Thread: Ac/dc tig

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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.

    If it was me I...
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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...
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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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    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...
  14. Thread: Workshop Data

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    great websites - I have added them to my...

    great websites - I have added them to my Favourites.

    Steve
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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.

    Steve
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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.

    Steve
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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.

    If i can't get...
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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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    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.

    Steve
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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.

    Would think something like this would be your best go, or visit a local machine shop and...
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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
    Little machine shop
    Harbour freight.

    The bigger...
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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.

    Steve

    http://www.smallparts.com.au/
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    Triton Steelcutter

    Hi folks.

    Got the latest Victorian Dahlsens catalogue today. They have the steelcutter on sale for $149.

    I have prev seen them for $400. I know this is a Triton design that predates the GMC...
  24. 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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    Multiple Sheraton Lathes

    I visited Hare and Forbes Melb this week to pick up a couple of items at their sale.

    In the secondhand gear they had about 6 Sheraton lathes 9" (same as hercus) for sale. prices ranged from $350...
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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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    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.

    Steve
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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.

    Anyone used these in lathe, and...
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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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    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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    $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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    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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    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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    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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    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
  36. 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.

    Steve
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    were you after anything in particular?

    were you after anything in particular?
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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.

    Depending on what you are looking for Newmac have a good range of Hercus spares. Look them up...
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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.

    Steve
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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.

    However the blade...
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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

    Cheers
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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.

    Was at the AIEE engineering show last week in Melb, and picked up a catalogue from Asset Plant....
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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.

    Steve
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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...
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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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    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...
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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.

    I'm wondering if anyone has access to a user manual I could arrange a copy or scan of....
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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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    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

    Mick Moyles engineering (they have a website) SYD
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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...
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