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    SOLD, thanks.

    SOLD, thanks.
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    Bill, PM Sent

    Bill, PM Sent
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    Rotary Table - Unfinished Project

    6 inch rotary table which I'm told was a night school project at Swinburne Tafe. I don't have plans/drawings for it. Some machining is necessary to complete although major work appears to be done...
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    Very nice, has come up great. Are those belt...

    Very nice, has come up great.

    Are those belt guards standard for Hercus? I think my 9a is about 10 years earlier and doesn't have them.
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    I'll give Mal a call. The only parting tool...

    I'll give Mal a call. The only parting tool holder I can see on the website appears to the Armstrong type. I have something similar but that requires me to unmount the 4 post.
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    As another novice Hercus user, I'm interested in...

    As another novice Hercus user, I'm interested in this too. What's a good way to hold a parting tool when using a four way tool post?
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    QCTP for Hercus 9

    Had intended to make something myself but lack of time and limited equipment means I've decided to purchase a QCTP.

    Best deal I've found is from CDCO in the USA who will ship an AXA wedge tool...
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    Looking for a horizontal bandsaw (Melbourne)

    As per title, I'm looking to purchase a horizontal bandsaw. I keep missing them on Gumtree/eBay and don't have the spare cash to spend on a new one.

    I'm in inner North but happy to travel for...
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    Here's a thread by a guy who built a machine shop...

    Here's a thread by a guy who built a machine shop in a shipping container:

    Pocket sized shipping container workshop - The Garage Journal Board
  10. Hi, sent you a PM but didn't hear back. I'd be...

    Hi, sent you a PM but didn't hear back. I'd be interested in taking a look if still available.

    Joe
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    A question on lathe levelling

    Hi all,

    Looking for some advice regarding initial setup of my Hercus 9. It's installed on a metal cabinet which sits on my concrete garage floor. As a starting point, I've used a spirit level on...
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    There is a Melbourne based facebook group called...

    There is a Melbourne based facebook group called 'Blokes Garage' or something similar. I've seen two old air compressor tanks advertised there in the past week or so. $10 and $20 respectively if I...
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    Sticky: Interesting Hercus lathe with grinder on Greys...

    Interesting Hercus lathe with grinder on Greys Auctions.

    http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0016-7011798/engineering-and-toolmaking/hercus-lathe-with-grinding-wheel?spr=true
  14. Thread: My new Hercus!

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    My new Hercus!

    Well, new to me!

    I posted here a couple of weeks ago looking for a Hercus. I've been closely following eBay/gumtree/grays, etc for a while and late last week a model A came up for sale. Took...
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    Hey Steve, I'll keep watching those sites like...

    Hey Steve,

    I'll keep watching those sites like a hawk! I'm OK with something that needs a tidy up or some minor work. What's the best way to assess wear on the bed - take a micrometer and compare...
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    Where to look for a Hercus!

    Hi all,

    New member and first time poster. I've recently been looking for a hobby lathe and interested in the Hercus largely due to parts availability and the active community.

    I have very...
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