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22nd Aug 2020, 08:36 AM #121Novice
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I have just bought a Hercus Mill Serial # OL-47. Seems in nice order with vertical head
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3rd Jan 2021, 12:28 AM #122australian metalworking hobbyist
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total machines registered is now at 2824. Keep them coming
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15th Feb 2021, 10:26 PM #123
Hi, I have VB675.
I'd love to know what the letters mean!?
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16th Feb 2021, 12:42 AM #124Intermediate Member
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16th Feb 2021, 08:09 AM #125
My understanding of the VB prefix, used on the very early machines only, was that it stood for V Bed. Prior to Hercus getting access and permission to copy the Southbend 9" design, the early (30's vintage) Hercus lathes had flat beds, like the Myfords. The new design appears to have prompted the prefix to differentiate it from previous models. Also, from the photos in your previous posts, your machine is a C type, not a B or A. So I'm not inclined to think the B in VB refers to the model type. My 1943 machine also has the VB s/n prefix, and it too is a C type machine.
The small stamped letters below the s/n are from the bloke who checked the machine out before it left the factory. The quality control stamp.
This is how it was explained to me when I looked into the VB s/n on my machine...but there may be someone out there who can validate or correct it. Mal from AMH has a wealth of knowledge, hopefully he can jump in here.
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16th Feb 2021, 09:08 PM #126
Thanks for the info! That makes sense, so much to learn about these things!
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18th Feb 2021, 12:09 AM #127Intermediate Member
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The checker may have been Ralph Excell
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18th Feb 2021, 11:39 AM #128
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18th Feb 2021, 05:39 PM #129Senior Member
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He is mentioned on the Hercus write-up on the lathes.co.uk website - there is an inspection certificate at the bottom of the page with a reference to Mr Excell:
Hercus Lathes
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18th Feb 2021, 06:00 PM #130
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18th Feb 2021, 06:04 PM #131
The initials are definitely RGE so that would be him! An amazing little bit of history!
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26th Feb 2021, 11:36 PM #132australian metalworking hobbyist
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10th Mar 2021, 10:34 PM #133Senior Member
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I have another 260 to add to the list, ATLMN 17070 and it has the high speed range, also a Craftsman AUL, but I don't have the rest of the number just yet, has been upgraded to metric, both originally owned by the Adelaide University.
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11th Mar 2021, 10:00 AM #134australian metalworking hobbyist
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13th Mar 2021, 01:57 PM #135Senior Member
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I now have the number for the Craftsman, AUL12728, Also another number for the register is AR9777 still owned by the University in Adelaide.
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