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    Thanks, better start using it now.

    Thanks, better start using it now.
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    repeat distance method

    Hi, michael, it's actully 1.41 mm pitch . with drive gear 28 and leadscrew gear 60 on a 3mm lead screw. this is almost exactly 18 TPI which is what I need. I think there were two ways of cutting a...
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    Not a bad idea, even on the countershaft if in...

    Not a bad idea, even on the countershaft if in back gear mode. I was sure there was a method where you measure a distance on the bed though I Can't remember how to do it.
    cheers
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    Repeat Distance method

    Hello all, Does anyone know how to cut awkward pitch threads with the Repeat Distance method. Or any other method of tracking the thread when chasing dial won't do it or you cant reverse.
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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...
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    Thanks Kbs, lookin' forward to sharing.

    Thanks Kbs, lookin' forward to sharing.
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    Hercus 9" with change gears only

    Hi, Brian Brooker (brookerbj) from Perth W.A. glad to be a part of the forum. Have a few probs with the lathe and wil try to resolve them as we go.
    Cheers to all.
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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...
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    Felt wick for south bend 9" apron

    Thanks,
    my problem is where to fit the wick and what should it actually lubricate?
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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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