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25th Dec 2020, 07:37 PM
Thread: Hercus vibration when running
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Hmmm, you have me thinking I should check if...
Hmmm, you have me thinking I should check if some of my vibration is being introduce by the motor pulley?
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24th Dec 2020, 07:28 PM
Thread: Hercus vibration when running
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I'm also running a VFD on my 260 and do get some...
I'm also running a VFD on my 260 and do get some odd balance issues when running past about 60Hz and more than about 450 RPM. It will vary depending on how loaded the motor is, I have isolated the...
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28th Sep 2020, 06:36 PM
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I agree Chris. I have an AXA (250-100) copy from...
I agree Chris. I have an AXA (250-100) copy from OZMESTORE on eBay on mine. Best deal I could find on them during these covid times of slow boats from China. I think the BXA (250-200) would be too...
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5th Jul 2020, 11:30 PM
Thread: Turcite or Rulon?
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Thank you Fast Freddie, I could not have said...
Thank you Fast Freddie, I could not have said that better myself! It does seem no-one here has had too much experience with this higher level tech. I have a spare saddle now (needs a bit of a repair...
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21st Jun 2020, 09:45 PM
Thread: Turcite or Rulon?
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Good point Steve. I also note that some of the...
Good point Steve. I also note that some of the new mills from H & F have Turcite on the ways/dovetails. I assume they must be using some pretty special clamping to hold it all in place?
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20th Jun 2020, 01:53 PM
Thread: Turcite or Rulon?
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Thanks guys. That makes sense. Don't really want...
Thanks guys. That makes sense. Don't really want the tailstock slipping around! :rolleyes:
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20th Jun 2020, 02:26 AM
Thread: Turcite or Rulon?
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Turcite or Rulon?
Just a bit curious, has anyone here refurbished their 260 saddle and tailstock base with Turcite or Rulon?
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20th Jun 2020, 02:13 AM
Thread: An Update on Hercus 260 Paint
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I picked up the second iteration of my eye...
I picked up the second iteration of my eye matched (Hercus Vista Green) auto acrylic lacquer today. After a few different tests the verdict is 'spot on!'. What i can tell you already is that is a...
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20th Jun 2020, 01:34 AM
Thread: Chuck key
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True that!:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
True that!:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
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19th Jun 2020, 08:49 PM
Thread: Chuck key
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I really don't want to come across as a smart...
I really don't want to come across as a smart alec, but I do struggle with misinformation.
If you do a bit of a survey online you will see that most suppliers mention that lathe chuck heys are... -
19th Jun 2020, 08:23 PM
Thread: Forks for Deere Tractor
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Thanks Steve, That sounds like a really good...
Thanks Steve, That sounds like a really good option. I didn't realise that Duragal had a better tensile strength but that makes sense through. I made the uprights at the ends with Duragal RHS (150 x...
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19th Jun 2020, 02:20 AM
Thread: Forks for Deere Tractor
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A Couple of shots, one showing the fork right...
A Couple of shots, one showing the fork right angle intersection, the other showing the firewood laden crates I used to move around the property with the forks. These crates weighed in at around...
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19th Jun 2020, 02:05 AM
Thread: Forks for Deere Tractor
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Thanks Steve, I used 1018 RHS, I think it was 75...
Thanks Steve,
I used 1018 RHS, I think it was 75 X 35 5mm wall. I'd probably use a similar section again but go for 4130 as I did manage to bend one fork at one stage due to abuse on my part. I was... -
19th Jun 2020, 01:55 AM
Thread: Forks for Deere Tractor
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Thanks Kryn, I used 1018 RHS I think it was 75 X...
Thanks Kryn,
I used 1018 RHS I think it was 75 X 35 5mm wall. If I did it again I'd probably use 4140 for a bit better tensile strength, I did put a bit of a bend in one once (trying to get under a... -
18th Jun 2020, 05:18 PM
Thread: Chuck key
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Racingtadpole I'm just quoting industry standard....
Racingtadpole I'm just quoting industry standard. It's true that a soft chuck key in a home shop is likely to last longer than in a commercial application. The upside is that a soft key can be easily...
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18th Jun 2020, 04:04 AM
Thread: Forks for Deere Tractor
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Forks for Deere Tractor
Hi All,
A while back I needed a light weight but strong carrier and forks for my small JD 1 series tractor. The lift capacity on these machines is not huge, and while quite a bit higher than the... -
18th Jun 2020, 02:50 AM
Thread: Chuck key
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FWIW - The local supplier called me back today...
FWIW - The local supplier called me back today with a price of $153 for an OEM PB 9mm chuck key. Needless to say I'll be doing something with that piece of 20mm 4140 sitting in my stock pile! :D
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18th Jun 2020, 02:35 AM
Thread: Chuck key
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Yes definitely, and the base material is not just...
Yes definitely, and the base material is not just 1018/20 either. Usually made of something like 4140 and generally through hardened. Case hardening would be likely to crack over time so they don't...
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17th Jun 2020, 08:35 PM
Thread: Chuck key
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I don't enjoy hand filing hardened material with...
I don't enjoy hand filing hardened material with an ordinary file (that's what my reference was all about). I do enjoy filing though, and remember my classes! :D
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17th Jun 2020, 01:36 AM
Thread: Bismuth help!!!
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Are you still with us mate? Recover ok?
Are you still with us mate? Recover ok?
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17th Jun 2020, 12:39 AM
Thread: Chuck key
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Hmmm, you might need a pretty special filing...
Hmmm, you might need a pretty special filing technique! (and file) A surface grinder might be better.
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13th Jun 2020, 12:25 AM
Thread: Chuck key
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If you want the original item they are available...
If you want the original item they are available from Pratt Burnerd. I'm waiting for a price bit not expecting it to be cheap. I Imagine once I get a price and pick myself up off the floor I'll end...
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13th Jun 2020, 12:18 AM
Thread: Coolant on the Hercus?
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"How do you apply a mist to the work ? Ive never...
"How do you apply a mist to the work ? Ive never heard of it . How is it Pumped and pointed at the job?"
Try the Noga MC1700 mini-cool kit, or a similar unit from ebay. It has a mag base on it so... -
12th Jun 2020, 08:55 PM
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Thanks!
Thanks Grahame,
Much appreciated. I do understand that some systems can be a bit flakey at times! Thanks for the warm welcome.
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12th Jun 2020, 03:50 PM
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Forum Post Assistance Moderator please...
Hi,
This post is intended for the Hercus forum moderator/s. I'm a bit confused and need some assistance posting. About three days back I put up a new post, and a reply to another post. The issue is... -
11th Jun 2020, 03:23 AM
Thread: An Update on Hercus 260 Paint
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An Update on Hercus 260 Paint
Hi All,
I'm in the early stages of a partial resto of a later model 260 ATM. It has a few issues (mostly due to ignorance and abuse), one of which is that the paint needs a serious tidy up in a few... -
11th Jun 2020, 02:03 AM
Thread: Coolant on the Hercus?
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Mist all the way
FWIW - I've had various lathes over the past 20 years and have never needed flood coolant. That is to say that while one lathe I owned had it from factory, it actually didn't need it. Mist is very...