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9th Jun 2022, 09:40 PM
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Another short video of the steady rest project up and running in the Hercus C model
I managed to find some time and got some more welding done on the steady rest project and actually got it running on the lathe bed.
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23rd May 2022, 01:43 PM
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Here is a short video of a steady rest idea for my Hercus C model lathe
https://youtu.be/-OzuozdYxDo
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15th Apr 2020, 04:35 PM
Thread: Another newbie asking dumb questions...
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yeah a lot of people recommend AXA but i've just...
yeah a lot of people recommend AXA but i've just gone with a Quick Change Tool Post 63x63x63mm #250-100 (Piston Type) on my lathe and i've had no issues after a years service.
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15th Apr 2020, 03:29 PM
Thread: Another newbie asking dumb questions...
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While you are considering all that regarding the motor......
Jump on ebay etc and have a look at some quick change tool posts and holders plus some carbide tooling so you can start playing as soon as the motor situation is sorted!
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14th Apr 2020, 04:22 PM
Thread: Another newbie asking dumb questions...
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Yes.... yes you have..... :D Welcome!:)
Yes.... yes you have..... :D
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11th Apr 2020, 04:11 PM
Thread: Asssitance needed
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Would locking the carriage down with the square...
Would locking the carriage down with the square bolt on the carriage help?
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10th Mar 2020, 10:11 PM
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So breathing apparatus is needed? :U
So breathing apparatus is needed? :U
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10th Mar 2020, 08:19 PM
Thread: A thread about oil. With a question.
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So are you saying to remove the screw from the...
So are you saying to remove the screw from the upper or lower cone pulleys and lubricate on a C model hercus?
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10th Mar 2020, 08:02 PM
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Tig brazing rods v's Oxy rods. Any difference?
Hi guy's and girls, i was given a tube of bronze rods from a mate who got them off his old man a few years ago,
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7th Mar 2020, 07:02 PM
Thread: chip tray liner question...
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Thanks guys! All excellent ideas and gives me...
Thanks guys! All excellent ideas and gives me plenty of options to consider :U
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6th Mar 2020, 08:25 PM
Thread: chip tray liner question...
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chip tray liner question...
Hi people, just wondering what you guy's are using (if at all) for a chip tray liner to make cleaning up after a job a little bit easier?
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3rd Mar 2020, 09:41 PM
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Thanks for the picture and that's exactly the...
Thanks for the picture and that's exactly the size that i'm after!
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3rd Mar 2020, 06:16 PM
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Thanks for the responses. I'm limited with space...
Thanks for the responses.
I'm limited with space in the workshop and difficult rear yard access so i'm ideally after a mill around the 200kg mark at best i think. -
2nd Mar 2020, 07:02 PM
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Looking for a good milling machine to start out on.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Geared-Head-Dovetail-Milling-Drilling-Machine-1100W-240V-Mill-Drill/352916545653?hash=item522b772075:g:oOsAAOxyJ8ZRg0Ua
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29th Feb 2020, 10:37 PM
Thread: A thread about oil. With a question.
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I use ATF fluid for everything. As stated above,...
I use ATF fluid for everything. As stated above, any oil is better than none.
Just make sure you keep the machine clean and well oiled after prolonged use.
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23rd Nov 2019, 11:22 AM
Thread: Steady rest
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383401383402 I had to resort to machining up...
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I had to resort to machining up this piece to fit nicely inside the pipe i was working on allowing me to machine the end. -
21st Nov 2019, 06:17 PM
Thread: Steady rest
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Steady rest
Hi guy's and gal's, Would anyone on here have a steady rest to suit a C model hercus for sale?
I've gotten away without one for so long now but can't do it any longer!
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12th Sep 2019, 09:21 PM
Thread: Thread cutting with a Hercus C model
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Thread cutting with a Hercus C model
Hi guy's wondering if there is a guide or tutorial somewhere on how to begin cutting threads with the C model?
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31st Jul 2019, 07:51 PM
Thread: I think i damaged my compound..........
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I think i damaged my compound..........
Hi people.
I attempted parting off a piece of mild steel a while back with my C model Hercus and recently went to face off a bit of round stock and can't seem to get a good finish or seem to be able... -
30th May 2019, 06:40 PM
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I bought the 250-100 piston type quick change...
I bought the 250-100 piston type quick change tool post off ebay for my hercus c model and it works a treat!
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21st Mar 2019, 08:58 PM
Thread: Parting and tool holder issues...
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Parting and tool holder issues...
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I have recently purchased this tool holder from ebay and a parting blade from Hare and Forbes.
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4th Mar 2019, 08:38 PM
Thread: machining compound slide mounting spigot
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Any tips as to adjusting the cross slide gib?...
Any tips as to adjusting the cross slide gib?
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4th Mar 2019, 01:18 PM
Thread: machining compound slide mounting spigot
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And yes 30 degrees is the angle you are after :)
And yes 30 degrees is the angle you are after :)
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4th Mar 2019, 01:17 PM
Thread: machining compound slide mounting spigot
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I'm embarking on a similar project building a milling attachment for my Hercus.
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23rd Feb 2019, 06:17 PM
Thread: Hercus C model cross slide backlash....
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Ah ok thank you! Is there a way to adjust it or...
Ah ok thank you! Is there a way to adjust it or will i need to replace both the nut and screw?
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23rd Feb 2019, 11:51 AM
Thread: Hercus C model cross slide backlash....
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Hercus C model cross slide backlash....
Just after some advice on how to minimise the backlash in the cross slide.
I plan on slowly restoring the old girl over time to as close to origional condition as possible.
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21st Feb 2019, 12:52 PM
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Thanks malb, i did manage to pull the motor down...
Thanks malb, i did manage to pull the motor down and clean out the switch etc and it is now up and running as it should. Thanks for your explanation above!
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16th Feb 2019, 06:17 PM
Thread: 1959 Model C hercus motor.
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Hi BobL thanks for your response. I forgot to...
Hi BobL thanks for your response. I forgot to update the post but i managed to get the motor out and apart. I discovered quite a bit of thick grease binding up the mechanism for the centrifugal...
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16th Feb 2019, 12:25 PM
Thread: 1959 Model C hercus motor.
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So am i correct in assuming that i undo the 4...
So am i correct in assuming that i undo the 4 nuts on the back of the motor and remove the whole back off to get to the mechanism?
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16th Feb 2019, 12:24 PM
Thread: 1959 Model C hercus motor.
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16th Feb 2019, 10:30 AM
Thread: 1959 Model C hercus motor.
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Thank you Benhoskin. That gives me somewhere to...
Thank you Benhoskin. That gives me somewhere to start :)
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15th Feb 2019, 10:02 PM
Thread: 1959 Model C hercus motor.
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1959 Model C hercus motor.
I've got a 1959 C model with the original motor and am looking at possibly upgrading to a new motor. Mine has a capacitor mounted on the top and seems to have some sort of solenoid as when i shut it...
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15th Feb 2019, 06:28 PM
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I've got a 1959 C model with the original motor...
I've got a 1959 C model with the original motor and am looking at possibly upgrading to a new motor. Mine has a capacitor mounted on the top and seems to have some sort of solenoid as when i shut it...
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12th Jun 2016, 02:16 PM
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Thanks BobL i completely agree with you. The...
Thanks BobL i completely agree with you. The first 2 vids were my first build vids ever and am learning as i go. Ive managed to keep all future vids to around 5 minutes and cut out the boring...
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9th Jun 2016, 10:35 PM
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A little bit more progress on the bench sander. I...
A little bit more progress on the bench sander. I don't have access to a lathe so i'm doing my best with what i have :)
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4th Jun 2016, 05:11 PM
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Ooops wrong vid...... ...
Ooops wrong vid......
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4th Jun 2016, 05:10 PM
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Ive done a bit of a tidy up since then ;) ...
Ive done a bit of a tidy up since then ;)
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4th Jun 2016, 01:14 AM
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My version of a home made belt sanding table :)
After working on some projects in the workshop, it brought me to the realisation that i could really use a bench mounted belt sander. I priced them at various places around but they were all too...
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19th Oct 2014, 11:01 AM
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Totally agree mate. thank you
Totally agree mate. thank you
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18th Oct 2014, 10:59 AM
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Thanks a heap guys. I really think im going to...
Thanks a heap guys. I really think im going to pass this job in. There's too much uncertainty with it really. I very rarely pass on a job and could certainly do with the money but its just not worth...
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17th Oct 2014, 08:12 PM
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Agreed Grahame. It's 45 minutes drive out to...
Agreed Grahame. It's 45 minutes drive out to test. Guess i will still charge a callout which i don't normally do but fuel is costly for me at the moment.
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17th Oct 2014, 07:53 PM
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Karl in your opinion is it aluminium? If so i...
Karl in your opinion is it aluminium? If so i dont have the gear to do it. the post was run into by a runaway golf cart and appears to have internal wiring. Cast steel i will have a go at but...
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17th Oct 2014, 06:39 PM
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Another random job i've been asked to do..
Hi guys and girls i've been asked to reweld this lamp post back onto its base but its looking to me to be cast aluminium.... i don't have the gear to do the job if thats the case but would appreciate...
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26th Aug 2014, 04:51 PM
Thread: Late 1960's Stick Welder
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best thing to do now is grab your helmet and a...
best thing to do now is grab your helmet and a crapload of scrap and practice, practice etc etc.... over time you will get to know the machine. Play around with the different settings (adjusting with...
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26th Aug 2014, 04:37 PM
Thread: $100 Welding Mask recommendations
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I bought a Unimig graphic helmet from gasweld for...
I bought a Unimig graphic helmet from gasweld for $130 and it has a great viewing area, spare lense covers, adjustable shade ranging from 9 - 13 in darkness (all electronically controlled) has...
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16th Aug 2014, 04:35 PM
Thread: Happy to report...
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Happy to report...
Hi guys and gals, just thought i'd let you know about a purchase a few months back of a Unimig 140amp inverter machine from a pawn broker. What a fantastic little unit! Great arc starting, dc tigs...
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9th Jun 2014, 08:59 PM
Thread: Insurance question
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Thankyou muchly guys! Karl, i have separate...
Thankyou muchly guys! Karl, i have separate income protection insurance for my primary income in case something was to happen to me and will definently look into a quality broker in the coming days...
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8th Jun 2014, 01:49 PM
Thread: Insurance question
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Thanks Kryn. How much per year would i roughly...
Thanks Kryn. How much per year would i roughly expect to pay for that type of cover mentioned? Obviously rough estimate is all im after at this stage before i start ringing around. Cant do a great...
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7th Jun 2014, 10:31 PM
Thread: Insurance question
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Insurance question
Hi guys and gals. Ive been doing a little bit of mobile welding for a while now and things are starting to ramp up a bit so im seriously considering pushing on with it a bit more seriously as an...
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18th May 2014, 12:23 PM
Thread: The best things in life are free...
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Hahaha thats gold mate!!! :U
Hahaha thats gold mate!!! :U