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9th Nov 2021, 09:50 PM
Thread: Do I need more gears on 260ATM?
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Definitely will Pipeclay
Yes I will do that in future posts :doh:
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8th Nov 2021, 09:17 PM
Thread: Do I need more gears on 260ATM?
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Thanks for the pic
There you go, Feed engaging lever!:2tsup:
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8th Nov 2021, 08:06 PM
Thread: Do I need more gears on 260ATM?
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Thanks for the information
Hi all just a quick note to say thanks for all the information, Late last night finally success! It was operator error (and lack of Lathe knowledge and no training). I wasn't engaging the apron nut...
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7th Nov 2021, 03:53 PM
Thread: Do I need more gears on 260ATM?
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Thanks Jack620 and Pipeclay
Thanks Jack620, there are definitely some differences there! I'll have to get some more gears and try this setup! Hopefully Mal will have them!
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6th Nov 2021, 10:08 PM
Thread: Do I need more gears on 260ATM?
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thanks Pipeclay
Hi Pipeclay, thanks for your help :) I had to wait 15mins to login (it turned out being 30mins and new password, he he!).
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6th Nov 2021, 07:55 PM
Thread: Do I need more gears on 260ATM?
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Do I need more gears on 260ATM?
For the first time today I decided to explore thread cutting on my new (old) lathe. I attempted to cut M12 x 1.5, but the pitch spacing seemed way too close together? Can I kindly ask for advice...
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3rd Oct 2021, 09:52 PM
Thread: Hercus ATM 260 Back Gear Question
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Hopefully luck will be on my side! Luckily these...
Hopefully luck will be on my side! Luckily these parts are still available and I won't have to make one or get someone to make one!
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3rd Oct 2021, 09:18 PM
Thread: Hercus ATM 260 Back Gear Question
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Thanks Nigelpearson
Thanks for the item and website info NigelPearson, I went and bought one of each :). Judging by the size of the cap screws inserted, I might have to dis-assembly the spindle :doh: anyway I hope...
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3rd Oct 2021, 09:13 PM
Thread: Hercus ATM 260 Back Gear Question
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Thanks
Thanks Pipeclay, this now makes a hole lot of sense! I don't know why it has been secured by the cap screws? I appreciate you taking the time to sort me out :U
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3rd Oct 2021, 03:39 PM
Thread: Hercus ATM 260 Back Gear Question
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Hercus ATM 260 Back Gear Question
HI firstly I am a newbie here so hi to fellow metal enthusiasts! I am just getting into this hobby lathe and I decided to buy an older Hercus 260 ATM, firstly because I believe it was made to be...