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9th Dec 2022, 10:40 PM
Thread: Hot salts bluing
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At some stage I will need this as well. Although...
At some stage I will need this as well. Although I may just weld up a mild steel tank from 2mm sheet. I dont have plans to be doing this a lot so I wont be going out of my way to get really good...
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7th Dec 2022, 11:15 PM
Thread: Hot salts bluing
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Hot salts bluing
Hi guys,
Just thought I would share my experience with my first attempt at hot bluing. This is something i always wanted to try so I did my research and had a crack. Fair to say it was a great... -
29th Jul 2022, 12:13 PM
Thread: Jeremy Schmidt 2x72 Belt Grinder
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Yep I've seen the housemade revolution grinder as...
Yep I've seen the housemade revolution grinder as well, it looks equally as good. For whatever reason the Jeremy Schmidt design won me over so I went that way but I don't think you can go wrong the...
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23rd Jul 2022, 11:11 PM
Thread: Need help identifying a part
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I always wondered what it was in my tailstock...
I always wondered what it was in my tailstock too, thanks for clearing that little mystery up!
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21st Jul 2022, 09:56 AM
Thread: Jeremy Schmidt 2x72 Belt Grinder
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Hi Chris, The spring was from Bunnings, they...
Hi Chris,
The spring was from Bunnings, they had a heap of different sizes and from memory it was very cheap, under $10 i think. What brand of motors did you get? What speed and HP are the rated... -
19th Jul 2022, 03:23 PM
Thread: Jeremy Schmidt 2x72 Belt Grinder
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Jeremy Schmidt 2x72 Belt Grinder
Hi all,
Just showing off my newly completed Jeremy Schmidt 2x72 belt grinder (metric plans). This was a really fun and satisfying project to build, and was a good challenge without being overly... -
2nd May 2022, 03:47 PM
Thread: Water rocket nozzle
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Water rocket nozzle
Just completed this tricky little project.
A friend approached me recently asking for a tap fitting but with soft drink bottle threads inside. He builds water bottle rockets with his son and they... -
6th Jul 2021, 02:22 PM
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Just adding to the procession of Dawn...
Just adding to the procession of Dawn restorations!
I have another Dawn No. 10 which has the quick release mechanism, and its worn out, the vice pops open when you tighten it up too hard. So i... -
24th May 2021, 03:04 PM
Thread: A new drill stand cabinet
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Thanks @pippin88, I had a look at those and they...
Thanks @pippin88, I had a look at those and they may actually bolt directly on, or with some slight modification. The wheels I have also use that bolt pattern I think. Going to look further into it.
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24th May 2021, 11:27 AM
Thread: A new drill stand cabinet
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A new drill stand cabinet
Hi all,
Hope you enjoy this little photo montage of my newly completed drill stand cabinet. I didn't think it deserved a long running build thread with updates, just a little show & tell at the... -
8th May 2021, 07:49 AM
Thread: Back gears, a little guidance please.
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On closer inspection in your second photo the...
On closer inspection in your second photo the bolt that goes through the square tube is where your back gear lever used to be.
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8th May 2021, 07:40 AM
Thread: Back gears, a little guidance please.
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Hi @mathuisella Unfortunately to me it looks...
Hi @mathuisella
Unfortunately to me it looks like your lathe has been modified and the back gears are gone. As evidenced by the whole pulley arrangement.
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23rd Apr 2021, 10:45 PM
Thread: Metric Theading Hercus A
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I keep a copy of this handy by my lathe for this...
I keep a copy of this handy by my lathe for this reason, the 2nd last page is what you need. (info for south bend but the same applies)
Cheers,
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9th Apr 2021, 10:02 PM
Thread: Hercus 9 B Restoration
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Well I just popped out to the shed to solve the...
Well I just popped out to the shed to solve the mystery for you but as it turns out mine doesn't have such a hole!
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24th Feb 2021, 09:10 AM
Thread: VB675 the restoration.
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Hi Delux, Mine is the same colour scheme,...
Hi Delux,
Mine is the same colour scheme, under the LED lights in my shed it really just looks black in photographs but you can see it in my thread about building a new stand
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24th Feb 2021, 08:44 AM
Thread: Hercus 9 B Restoration
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If the paint shop has some technical data for...
If the paint shop has some technical data for mixing up this colour maybe they could kindly pass it on to you so you can share it here? My lathe is also the exact same dark navy blue/grey with the...
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6th Feb 2021, 12:18 PM
Thread: New Hercus AR owner
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Congrats! When I first got my Hercus I was in...
Congrats! When I first got my Hercus I was in the same boat, no experience and nobody to teach me.
YouTube has been my teacher and resources like this forum and the 'textbook of turning'.
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5th Feb 2021, 03:42 PM
Thread: Hercus 9 B Restoration
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Really loving your work! It is giving me...
Really loving your work! It is giving me inspiration to do this myself one day when time permits.
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14th Jan 2021, 10:02 PM
Thread: Hercus 9 B Restoration
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Thanks for sharing Brett I'll be following along!...
Thanks for sharing Brett I'll be following along!
AMH is a great resource isn't it, I've placed a few orders myself over the years.
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25th Nov 2020, 10:18 AM
Thread: Hercus 9" elbow oiler gits - thread type
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Thank you everyone for the replies. And guess...
Thank you everyone for the replies. And guess what, I am an idiot. I should have looked at some comparison photos earlier, the oiler git was not sheared off, it never existed. Apparently the oil...
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23rd Nov 2020, 08:46 AM
Thread: Hercus 9" elbow oiler gits - thread type
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Hercus 9" elbow oiler gits - thread type
Hi all,
I purchased an elbow oiler git, the toilet seat type, to replace one which appears to have been sheared off many years ago by a previous owner on the apron. Initially I tried to see if I... -
13th Nov 2020, 09:44 AM
Thread: Hercus 9" A model headstock belt
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Thanks for the info guys I ended up getting an...
Thanks for the info guys I ended up getting an A35 V belt locally and its the right one. I have some new headstock spindle oiler felts to go in at the same time while its all apart.
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23rd Oct 2020, 04:38 PM
Thread: Hercus 9" A model headstock belt
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Hercus 9" A model headstock belt
Gday,
Wondering if anyone can confirm which length of belt I need for the headstock pulley on my horizontal drive model A?
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23rd Sep 2020, 10:34 AM
Thread: Casting small amount its of brass
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Keep in mind that cartridge brass has approx 30%...
Keep in mind that cartridge brass has approx 30% zinc content and will be giving off toxic fumes, more so than other brass like round stock or plumbing fittings.
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17th Aug 2020, 03:33 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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Well this project is pretty much wrapped up! All...
Well this project is pretty much wrapped up! All the major components and tooling got a good wash and scrub, re-assembled and oiled. The re-location of the original power switch is still...
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17th Aug 2020, 12:10 PM
Thread: I am tired of crap products
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Regarding Indian products, my experience has not...
Regarding Indian products, my experience has not been super great. I purchased a brand new Crompton Greaves (made in India) 240v 4-pole electric motor to replace the one which died on my Hercus 9"...
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12th Aug 2020, 10:26 AM
Thread: What to wear when milling?
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There is nothing worse than cutting brass on the...
There is nothing worse than cutting brass on the lathe for getting absolutely showered with chips and covering the immediate area.
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8th Aug 2020, 10:19 PM
Thread: DC motor conversion
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I love how neat and compact that setup is, really...
I love how neat and compact that setup is, really takes away all that bulk at the back of the machine.
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8th Aug 2020, 01:28 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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This one here, very handy little unit with strong...
This one here, very handy little unit with strong magnets in the base.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/empire-205mm-true-blue-magnetic-billet-torpedo-level_p5660532
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6th Aug 2020, 10:45 AM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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Finally! After a bit of critical thinking about...
Finally! After a bit of critical thinking about how to move it from my carport into the shed on my own without any lifting gear, I managed to get it to its new home. It was sitting on a table which...
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31st Jul 2020, 10:06 AM
Thread: What attachment is this?
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Thanks @markpest - very interesting. Cheers!
Thanks @markpest - very interesting. Cheers!
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31st Jul 2020, 09:39 AM
Thread: What attachment is this?
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What attachment is this?
Hi guys,
Just perusing the online classifieds and came across this listing, and I would like to know what attachment is included, the long handle with red knob? I have never seen one of these... -
26th Jul 2020, 11:22 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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Thanks for the advice guys, I got it straightened...
Thanks for the advice guys, I got it straightened out today and pretty quickly too.
As @racingtadpole mentioned it really didn't take much with the press. Nowhere near the kind of force I... -
20th Jul 2020, 10:47 AM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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Guys I have run into a bit of an issue here and...
Guys I have run into a bit of an issue here and would appreciate some advice.
Not sure why I didn't pick up on this before but the tailstock end of my RHS beam is not quite flat where the lathe... -
17th Jul 2020, 04:03 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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Getting closer now. The parts washer is up and...
Getting closer now. The parts washer is up and running and the stand is pretty much done too. As I install the lathe I will probably re-do the switch wiring because mine is still the original setup...
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31st May 2020, 07:05 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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I do have a few various pumps kicking around but...
I do have a few various pumps kicking around but really wasn't confident about using them with something flammable like kerosene or diesel so I just bought a 12v diesel transfer pump for some peace...
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29th May 2020, 12:11 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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That is a nice idea Bob, I think once the lathe...
That is a nice idea Bob, I think once the lathe is up and running I will make up some leveling feet.
In the meantime I have knocked up a stand for the parts washer, just waiting on a pump to... -
27th May 2020, 11:00 AM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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A strange thing happened. After I welded the...
A strange thing happened. After I welded the side panels and drip tray on there was some warpage of those pieces here and there, which must have induced stress into the frame. Prior to doing the...
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19th May 2020, 10:34 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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Some more progress pics, it's coming along quite...
Some more progress pics, it's coming along quite well now. The welding of the sheet metal back and sides was a challenge, in more ways than one. It took me a good bit of practice on scraps before I...
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2nd May 2020, 09:39 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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Haha that is true now that you point it out! I...
Haha that is true now that you point it out!
I was considering having the beam under the chip tray but decided I wanted the extra height above the tray. The trade off is that the drawer feels a... -
1st May 2020, 11:39 AM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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Coolant is something I have never used or really...
Coolant is something I have never used or really know much about to be honest, but I could definitely work something out for it still. In regards to the drawer I can see what you mean once its...
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30th Apr 2020, 04:28 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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I fitted the drawer up today. Runs rather nicely...
I fitted the drawer up today. Runs rather nicely on the rails and I am very happy with it. I will have to take the drawer out and the rails back off when I do the final paint job though. Next task...
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29th Apr 2020, 02:10 PM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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That's a beauty! I like the extra width, plenty...
That's a beauty! I like the extra width, plenty of space.
I actually picked up an old hand trolley with solid rubber wheels when I was scrounging for scrap metal, to do exactly as you describe. ... -
29th Apr 2020, 10:50 AM
Thread: A new stand for my Hercus lathe
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A new stand for my Hercus lathe
Hi guys,
My poor old Hercus Model A has been dismantled and in storage for 3 years now due to moving house and me deciding that it will not be re-assembled until I have a decent stand to put it... -
15th Sep 2017, 02:45 PM
Thread: alloy casting - best finish
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I suppose the plaster reverses the surface finish...
I suppose the plaster reverses the surface finish from the sand mould to the lost foam instead? I think you need to have a go and show us all how it went :2tsup:
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15th Sep 2017, 09:59 AM
Thread: alloy casting - best finish
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Hi Eskimo, I have not tried this myself yet but...
Hi Eskimo, I have not tried this myself yet but in a YouTube channel I follow called 'Makercise' he was able to get a very smooth surface finish on his aluminium parts by painting his lost foam with...
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8th Jun 2017, 11:05 AM
Thread: 5" Burnerd chuck backing plate
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PM sent!
PM sent!
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6th Jun 2017, 12:19 PM
Thread: 5" Burnerd chuck backing plate
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5" Burnerd chuck backing plate
Hi gents,
Anyone have a spare backing plate laying around with 1.5x8 TPI threads to suit a 5" Burnerd chuck? Or maybe even a junk chuck that could be parted out? I just acquired a nice Burnerd... -
25th May 2017, 06:34 PM
Thread: Recomended Tooling for a Model A
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I'm also a novice Hercus owner, and although I...
I'm also a novice Hercus owner, and although I have a full set of Armstrong tool holders for use in the lantern post I ended up buying a chinese knock-off AXA quick change tool set and haven't looked...
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3rd May 2017, 05:18 PM
Thread: Propane burners. Blown or jetted.
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I built a simple naturally aspirated gas burner...
I built a simple naturally aspirated gas burner not too long ago for use in a forge similar to what you are doing, and I found that the key was ditching the BBQ regulator and getting an LPG gas...