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  1. Thread: Hercus 9

    by Darryn
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    The ad is down now but the headstock looked...

    The ad is down now but the headstock looked different to a standard Hercus headstock like it was a geared head but not the square style. There was also a full stand with Hercus Craftsman on it. It...
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    Skiving is the term you are thinking of.

    Skiving is the term you are thinking of.
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    Parting blade tool holder query

    Hi All
    I bought a used Hafco AL-50G a while back and it came with a 4 way tool post and a small Dickson clone. I have just changed from the 4 way to the Dickson and was looking at the toolholders...
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    The archaeology dig was slow but successful! The...

    The archaeology dig was slow but successful! The belt from my lathe is in the middle, you are welcome to the one that's the longest.
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    Sorry I haven't posted on this forum in a long...

    Sorry I haven't posted on this forum in a long time but I may have some spare B section link belting that came with a Sheraton I bought a while ago. My shed is a mess but I can plan an archaeology...
  6. I've got 2 in my shed of different vintages, not...

    I've got 2 in my shed of different vintages, not sure if they've been repainted or not. I'll post photos a bit later
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    No not like you do in blighty! Also no fuses in...

    No not like you do in blighty!
    Also no fuses in our standard 3 pin plugs either.
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    If you're at a university I would say check with...

    If you're at a university I would say check with the scientific glass blowers if they still employ them. I wonder how you go in this day and age with no easy way of fitting flash back arrestors and...
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    Thought so :D I still reckon your over...

    Thought so :D

    I still reckon your over thinking it, if your set up for woodworking then should be able to form the copper up yourself out of what you have then find someone with an oxy torch to...
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    SINH is this really for home brewing or "the...

    SINH is this really for home brewing or "the production of essential oils or no rinse sanitiser?"
    If you're trying to chill a large amount of wort quickly, then I think the effort will far...
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    Do you have any old metric open end spanners? I...

    Do you have any old metric open end spanners?
    I looking for a couple to replace some out of a set I think 12-13mm and 14-15mm. I won a set as an apprentice in the 80s and the later ones are not the...
  13. That's nice of BOC all the while continuing to...

    That's nice of BOC all the while continuing to gouge their existing customers about $17 a month per cylinder. What a bunch of ba$tards.
    I'm not doing much TIG welding or oxy stuff any more and must...
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    Regarding the acetylene generators, they are...

    Regarding the acetylene generators, they are still pretty common in Indonesia / Bali I saw a couple of sets outside little roadside workshops when I was there earlier this year.

    Eskimo, brazing...
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    Thanks very much Bob

    Thanks very much Bob
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    Hi Bob Would it be too much trouble to ask if...

    Hi Bob
    Would it be too much trouble to ask if you have any sketches or drawings of the components you are going to remake?
    I have two Tough drill presses both 4 speeds one quite old with MT2...
  17. The left endmost gearbox screw is partially...

    The left endmost gearbox screw is partially obscured by the headstock, It all needs a good clean anyway and the headstock is only held on with two capscrews so it's no big deal to whip it off.
  18. Hi Greg Thanks for your comments, please be...

    Hi Greg
    Thanks for your comments, please be assured I have no thoughts of giving up on it I'm just being pragmatic about not spending money unless it's going to make a worthwhile difference :) ...
  19. Sheraton 9 project how far do you go with an old machine?

    A few months back I bought an old Sheraton model A as a shed toy but haven't really had much time to do anything with until now.

    Anyway i knew I wasn't buying something pristine and didn't pay a...
  20. Thread: Surplus stuff

    by Darryn
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    Hi Michael What condition is the Sheraton bed...

    Hi Michael
    What condition is the Sheraton bed in? And how much does it weigh, would you pack it for shipping?
    Cheers Darryn
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    Crappy grey sand in the Pilbara, I thought the...

    Crappy grey sand in the Pilbara, I thought the grey stuff was only down in Perth and it was all red up there :)?

    I guess the biggest question is what is going on top of the paving, is it your...
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    Maybe try this forum...

    Maybe try this forum
    https://www.astraownersnetwork.co.uk/forum.php#
    My wife has an AH astra and when I needed a bit of help with that found that for useful
  23. Wow looks like you got yourself a great deal...

    Wow looks like you got yourself a great deal there (I wish there was a green with envy smiley)
  24. Thread: Sew vfd

    by Darryn
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    Hi Mark I'll take it I've pm'd you Thanks

    Hi Mark
    I'll take it I've pm'd you
    Thanks
  25. Thread: Sew vfd

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    Hi Poloris, I'm interested just need to do a...

    Hi Poloris, I'm interested just need to do a little research.
    Cheers
    Darryn
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    Hi Gary It's not eBay or Grays, it's a...

    Hi Gary
    It's not eBay or Grays, it's a marketplace as it says on the front page of this section. Please put some prices up :)
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    Hi Bob, if this sale falls through put me second...

    Hi Bob, if this sale falls through put me second in line please.
    Cheers
    Darryn
  28. Thread: Linked belt

    by Darryn
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    I have just become the custodian of a fairly well...

    I have just become the custodian of a fairly well used Sheraton 9. I haven't had a chance to put the rear drive back together yet and run it but the belt is a leather/fibre B section. It might take a...
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    Hi Baron, thanks for posting these I love the A&P...

    Hi Baron, thanks for posting these I love the A&P filigree, is there any chance of getting a high res copy from you?
    I'm kicking myself that I never found out about that place when I lived in the...
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    Back in the 70s as a kid growing up around my...

    Back in the 70s as a kid growing up around my father's engineering business I remember there would always be a can of the old pure and simple baking spray near the MIG that was used as anti spatter...
  31. Thread: Cutting HSS ?

    by Darryn
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    You could also try making friends with somebody...

    You could also try making friends with somebody who has a wire edm machine :)
    My dad used to have one before he sold his business and retired, quite a few off cuts of HSS ended up being recycled...
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    Going back 20-30 years from when I used to paddle...

    Going back 20-30 years from when I used to paddle kayaks, the Leicester welder was the go to tool. Are they dings or holes / tears?
    For holes / tears V grooving the joint was essential and finding...
  33. Thread: Lumsden grinder

    by Darryn
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    Isn't it Australian constructed cab over? My...

    Isn't it Australian constructed cab over?

    My FIL had one of the snub nosed ones with a V8 diesel that I used to drive around a bit for him at harvest time with a grain bin on the back. The...
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    New old member from Perth

    Hi my name is Darryn
    I was a member of the woodwork forums for many years but since starting a family have had little time for that or metalworking.
    My father owned his own light engineering,...
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