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I've replaced my back gear and repaired the smaller gear on the bull gear shaft (not sure what it's called). I rebuilt a couple of teeth with nickel bronze weld. It worked OK but I would not like to...

I've just checked the markings on the belt. It is a 6PK0890, the length is 890 mm and it is 22 mm (7/8") wide.

When my old belt broke I went to Repco and got an endless 'polyvee' engine timing belt of the same length and installed it by removing the spindle (while I did other repairs). I run it with the...

Hello Hercus users,

After replacing my broken backgear with one purchased on Ebay, and brazing up a new tooth on the spindle gear I have my ancient 75 year old Hercus going again. The first job...

Hi Ted,

Thanks for that. I heated the gear in the oven to 270 C (lovely smell of hot oil in the kitchen :U) then used nickel bronze as you suggested. After it was cool I cut a slot either side of...

Thanks guys, brazing it is :2tsup:

I've had a practice on an old cast iron gear, so I'm ready for the real thing now.

Hi,

I need to replace a broken tooth on a cast iron cog in my old Hercus lathe. I intend to mill a slot where the tooth was and insert a piece of cast iron the same width as the original tooth...

Derek

The belt has the following marked on it;
6PK0890 350K6 432
No manufacturers ID but 'Made in USA'

I got it from Repco. It is just a little bit shorter than the old fabric belt and the...

Thanks Derek,

Got it out :U

Now to replace the back gear and fix a tooth on the spindle gears. I've also got an endless belt to replace the old flat belt. It is a car timing belt of the same...

Hello All,

I was wondering how to remove the spindle from the headstock. I tried searching the forum but could not find any comments.

So what is the 'step-by-step' procedure?

Cheers,...

OK by me

Thanks Derek, but I have decided that I don't use my Hercus enough to justify mucking around rebuilding it so I will put up with it the way it is.

Bu&&er! That is just what I needed. I thought you already have several good beds Bitza! My 64 year old bed is worn beyond redemption. Oh well, the early bird gets the worm I suppose.

Buncha

I've noticed a few comments about cutting speeds here and thought an extract from a reference book I have might be of interest to those who don't have access to one;

Material ...

There are various parts from various people on Ebay all the time. You just have to wait for the bits you want to appear.

I've compensated for the extreme wear on my bed by putting shims (old feeler gauge) between the top and bottom of the tailstock. It has worked quite well for the small things I do on it close up to...

How about coating it in molasses and leaving it for a while. I have not done it myself but have seen the results. It takes all the iron oxide off the surface, even in the pits. Just wash it off with...

I was looking for one. Nothing around for ages, then I got one from Adelaide last week (hasn't arrived yet). Then this one appears, and with extras! Typical, a drought then a flood.

Brett,

I would be interested to know what the grinding of the ways would cost. Mine are probably too far gone, and I would be "over capitalising" but you never know.

Buncha

Bitza500

As Wannabe says above, RGE is the mark of the guy who inspected it before it was sent from the factory.

The date I got from Drummonds list. Have no reason to doubt its accuracy.
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Mine is stamped with Serial No. VB1096 with an oval stamp beside it with the letters RGE in it. There is no number that I can find anywhere on the tailstock, inside or out. It looks like it has...

It certainly looks good, and will be a much better solution than me spending hours bodging up a few sets of dentures for mine.

Buncha

Mob,

It looks like I will be doing mine in the near future. Any tips to pass on?

Buncha

Footz,
Thanks for the heads-up :2tsup:. I just bought it :D
Buncha

Hello All,

I just found this link showing how to make a simple but stiff tool holder for Hercus (nee South Bend) or similar lathes. I might do something similar soon as the single post on my...

Talking of Repco, most of the young blkes that work there these days don't know their armpit from their elbow. I went in recently to try to get a wheel bearing seal for my old Rover car. The two...

I decided that my backyard shed/garage need replacing with something bigger that didn't leak when it rained. About 6 weeks ago I sent off three requests for quotation on a new colourbond shed via the...

I think these guys would be willing to do a one off casting job.

A.W.Bell foundry
Work: 9799 9555
Work Address:
145 Abbots Rd.
Dandenong
www.awbell.com.au

Cheers,

Ken,

Thanks for the info on the South Bend guy in the US. He hasn't got a back gear at the moment, but I'll keep checking. I may give the 'Experts' who talked me into it a project to make me a new...

Penpal,
If this lathe was in a school then there were very dirty little children using it :D.
It looks like it was worked hard for most of its life without being cleaned. There is oily grime...

Ken,

Thanks for that. I did realise that it was all a one piece casting. I was thinking that I might have a go at repairing it myself, seeing as it's knackered already I can only improve it. But...

Derek,
thanks a bunch :U for the offer.
The gear is 1.5" diameter, 24 teeth, cast into a shaft 6" long that also has a 4" diameter gear with 62 teeth. The shaft has a 3/4" bore I think. The pitch...

Hi,

A useful site with good advice in the "related articles" area.

http://www.millerwelds.com/interests/projects/

Buncha

Thanks for the tip Fossil.

I rang Moyles but unfortunately the parts were already sold. It looks like I'll have to do some dentistry.

Hi, I'm new to this forum. Looks like there are a lot of clever people here :D

Does anyone know where I can get a new or used back gear for a Model C Hercus? I need the gear on the RH end of the...