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2nd Dec 2019, 08:21 PM #1Novice
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wicking felt in apron hercus 9"
Hi, first post on this site hope its good. during strip down of apron wicking felt got pulled out. not sure now where it goes or how to fit it. can anyone help?
B Brooker
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5th Dec 2019, 07:37 AM #2Mechanical Butcher
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Just in case it helps, for the very similar South Bend 9 inch lathe:
https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Renovat.../dp/1482364883
US dollars I think.
Also:
https://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-La...TT2CCAHQ5YDF2N
Also: I've heard of using a shoelace as the felt in the apron.
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5th Dec 2019, 07:57 AM #3
Hi Guys,
FWIW felt carpet underlay works well as an oil wick !Best Regards:
Baron J.
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5th Dec 2019, 12:12 PM #4Novice
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5th Dec 2019, 04:02 PM #5Mechanical Butcher
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Here's a cautionary tale of a Hercus lathe purchase and subsequent rebuild. There's some apron details.
http://www.lathes.co.uk/hercusapron/...cus/index.html
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6th Dec 2019, 02:27 AM #6Novice
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Felt wick
Hi, thanks for the stripdown of the hercus9 apron. Looks like that wick goes from the little oil sump up through the casting into the bottom of the worm bearing. Is that right? If so I guess I have to pull the worm out to fit the wick? It looks like there is a bit of wick lying in the bottom of the bearing too? Think I'll pull the worm.
Cheers and thanks for the help.
Brian B
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7th Dec 2019, 04:29 AM #7Mechanical Butcher
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Long time since I did it, forget details but I think that's right - dismantle the worm drive assembly for access.
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8th Dec 2019, 04:28 AM #8Novice
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Wick in
Hi, found the hole in the casting and fitted the wick,home made from 3mm felt. Hope the oil will rise to the pinion bearing. Will add pic of my finished recon 9" if possible. Thanks for all help.20191207_101628.jpg
Last edited by brookerbj; 8th Dec 2019 at 04:50 AM. Reason: Add pic
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8th Dec 2019, 09:08 PM #9
Hi Brookerbj,
Very nice looking lathe, I'd be very proud of that !Best Regards:
Baron J.
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10th Dec 2019, 02:36 AM #10Novice
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