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    Headstock bearing lubrication system - AR9

    A question please for everyone about the intended function of the AR9 headstock roller bearing lubrication system.

    The diagram below is a cross section of the outboard bearing of a 260, but the...
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    In relation to the 63 tooth gear for this...

    In relation to the 63 tooth gear for this purpose, note that 63=3 x 21.
    If the appropriate additional gears are available to give the 3:1 ratio, a 21 tooth gear will also work in place of the 63.
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    Thanks for the good information Bob. Appreciated....

    Thanks for the good information Bob. Appreciated.
    If anyone has a spare Hercus T41 handle, it looks like it too would suit.
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    Hercus Shaper 270 Vise Handle

    If anyone has a 'surplus to requirements' vise handle for a Hercus 270 shaper vise (I believe the Douglas is the same), I'd be happy to hear from you.
    Attached is a photo of one and a scan from the...
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    Ar13669

    I have owned AR13669 since 2001. Ex university. I have the inspection certificate dated 12 Aug 1971, inspected by John Kaye.
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    After Hercus took over the shaper from Douglas...

    After Hercus took over the shaper from Douglas and it became the Hercus 270 shaper, the shaper vise remained the same, or at least almost identical.
    So, that could be a Hercus 270 shaper vise. That...
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    Thanks Bob! Great info and photos that answer my...

    Thanks Bob! Great info and photos that answer my questions. I appreciate the time you have spent exploring for me.
    I'll now ponder what, if anything, to do about the "non-locking" lock.
    I'll also...
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    Hi Bob, Many thanks for taking the time to do...

    Hi Bob,

    Many thanks for taking the time to do the tests and to take the photos. Very interesting result.
    May I ask a few additional questions?

    On your Douglas, near the top of the gib, I can...
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    Thanks for doing those tests Michael. It confirms...

    Thanks for doing those tests Michael. It confirms that your lock is also not very firm. And I don't really see how they can be with this design.
    It will be interesting to see what the Douglas owners...
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    Hello folks. As the Hercus 270 shaper has come...

    Hello folks.

    As the Hercus 270 shaper has come up on this forum, I'm hoping that you good people may be able to help me out?
    I don't understand how the vertical slide lock is supposed to work. ...
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    Thanks Michael, yes that would be of interest to...

    Thanks Michael, yes that would be of interest to me too. This link has a few additional details.
    //metalworkforums.com/f189/t178268-hercus-douglas-shaper-manuals?
    Rod.
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    Very nice Localele. I too have a 270 but not...

    Very nice Localele. I too have a 270 but not being in as good shape as yours, is currently being overhauled. Mine has serial number 4Q-2929. Here's a picture of progress to date.
    364266
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    Ball Balancers or Liquid Ring Balancers

    Hi Michael,

    In order for ball balancers to function, the structure supporting the rotating shaft must be soft-mounted so that the structure's natural vibration frequency (at right angles to the...
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    Sheraton back gear

    Hi Mike,

    I did not attempt to measure the PA but can do so.
    I'm happy to explore a swap if you're sure it's a Sheraton. I guess we had better explore that off-line?
    I'll attempt to contact you...
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    Sheraton 4.5" Backgear?

    Hi,
    I have acquired a back gear that I believe may be from a Sheraton 4.5" lathe.
    It is not a Hercus (wrong tooth count and oil hole in wrong place).
    I have no use for it, but before offering it...
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    I run my 1.5 hp three-phase mill motor on single...

    I run my 1.5 hp three-phase mill motor on single phase by the capacitor method.
    The 415V motor was reconnected as delta (was Y), 230V on two 'corners' with capacitor between one line and third...
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    Thanks Bruce. So we know of three or four. ...

    Thanks Bruce. So we know of three or four.

    Rod.
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    Thanks to Bob

    Thanks Bob for supplying the Hercus 270 manuals to me also.

    I have aquired a 270 which is currently being overhauled. I'd be interested to know how many 270's are out there.

    Rod.
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