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12th Mar 2024, 08:35 PM
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This is an interesting situation. Assume bearing...
This is an interesting situation. Assume bearing retaining compound doesn’t increase accuracy under these conditions. Intrigued by the pic showing your chuck covered in silver tape. Was this...
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15th Jan 2024, 09:09 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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15th Jan 2024, 06:50 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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todays tools gloat
.”The armature had been pulled from the motor, so who knows what badness was happening inside.”
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24th Aug 2023, 11:29 PM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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Unbelievable - amazing that you could get this...
Unbelievable - amazing that you could get this info more than 70 years later. Thanks
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16th Jun 2023, 08:09 PM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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Interesting mine is A6219. On the forward shear...
Interesting mine is A6219. On the forward shear it is stamped BS
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31st May 2023, 09:27 PM
Thread: Old time Electric Generator !
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ThanksBaronJ What an interesting piece. What an...
ThanksBaronJ What an interesting piece. What an interesting museum. Thanks for posting as always.
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13th Jun 2022, 10:52 PM
Thread: Free lathes?
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Apologies all. Yes,malb is absolutely correct...
Apologies all. Yes,malb is absolutely correct with the identification of the Emco.
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13th Jun 2022, 05:29 PM
Thread: Free lathes?
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Why not, it appears that you have an early...
Why not, it appears that you have an early Sherline and another (without motor drive), but if you keen to clean the corrosion, it’s a start into a very satisfying hobby. But it will take patience
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12th Jun 2022, 04:22 PM
Thread: How to de-rust these old springs?
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Would the use of sacrificial popsticks be less...
Would the use of sacrificial popsticks be less hassle than putting the springs under tension in the de-rust solution? Like you I would use process 2.
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6th Feb 2022, 07:13 PM
Thread: Tool post grinder spindle drawing
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Tool post grinder spindle drawing
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6th Feb 2022, 07:08 PM
Thread: Hercus Lathe Adjustment Advice.
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Evening Oddbod1 the adjustment technique is as...
Evening Oddbod1 the adjustment technique is as below https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220206/99eb08678a9eb2f1a6146183cc18a5cd.jpg
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26th Dec 2020, 07:50 PM
Thread: Hercus in Kenya.
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With three fixed steadies! Sent from my...
With three fixed steadies!
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12th Dec 2020, 12:21 PM
Thread: Mystery object
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Could it be for rope? ie a tie-down of some type....
Could it be for rope? ie a tie-down of some type. I also note that https://www.gothiaredskap.se/media/attachments/2018/01/11/cameleon-description-of-machine-compnents-2016-05-11-nytt.pdf is...
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22nd Nov 2020, 11:33 AM
Thread: Help me ID my old lathe ...
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Hi @contrebasse looks very much like an early...
Hi @contrebasse looks very much like an early Mars Mars Lathes - Hercules and 6-inch but without the ‘power shaft’ across the front and associated lever on the apron. The tool post ‘handle’ is very...
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@YBAF I well understand the compulsion! Do you...
@YBAF I well understand the compulsion! Do you have any pics?
I’m glad I’m in good company.
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Morning @YBAF, what models of Mars lathes - just...
Morning @YBAF, what models of Mars lathes - just curious. I have a ‘Great Scott’ - had the bed re-ground.
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23rd Oct 2020, 06:07 PM
Thread: Hercus 9" A model headstock belt
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Afternoon ratters. I use Power Twist Plus...
Afternoon ratters.
I use Power Twist Plus https://www.carbatec.com.au/rockler-adjustable-link-belt-vibration-reduction
For your consideration. Cheers, Mark
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31st Jul 2020, 09:42 AM
Thread: What attachment is this?
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It's a cut off slide - back tool post(s) can be...
It's a cut off slide - back tool post(s) can be added, but also use for form tools. Handy in production work.
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3rd Nov 2019, 11:46 PM
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Evening Greg, you probably have seen the vid...
Evening Greg, you probably have seen the vid https://youtu.be/7QoXMNJueDs which details a strip down of a Waldown TPG. (But Rob’s vid’s remain the best IMO). Enjoy the new toy!
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25th Aug 2019, 09:11 PM
Thread: Mars Planer
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Well done John! I'm looking forward to the pics....
Well done John! I'm looking forward to the pics. You will have seen reference to the Mars Lathe Mars Lathes for info on this company. They were based at Eagle Farm for some years.
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31st Jul 2019, 11:40 PM
Thread: What's this spanner for ?
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Bike spanner. The two pins used for adjusting the...
Bike spanner. The two pins used for adjusting the crank bearing.
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13th May 2017, 01:23 PM
Thread: 1957 CVA Toolmaker Lathe
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Thanks Michael, your copy looks a major...
Thanks Michael, your copy looks a major improvement. (Interesting discussion on how to tackle the job).
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13th May 2017, 12:47 PM
Thread: 1957 CVA Toolmaker Lathe
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Thanks for the article Michael-enjoyed it. You...
Thanks for the article Michael-enjoyed it. You did well with the CVA. Was good to also see some of your projects - in particular the milled 'fast' thread in pic 16. Was this a baler? Mark.
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7th May 2017, 04:13 PM
Thread: Rebuilding 2 lathes at the same time
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Thanks for this information. I'd sprayed a...
Thanks for this information. I'd sprayed a grinder a while back and thought bubbles were a result of my poor prep. By the way do you know if a primer (ie matte grey) makes a difference before the...
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26th Feb 2017, 02:37 AM
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26th Feb 2017, 02:32 AM
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Qin, the process for printing the dial is to use...
Qin, the process for printing the dial is to use a Gelatin bun. The machine to do this can be seen as Watch Printer Tool Watch Printing Machine Dial Printing Machine | eBay
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5th Nov 2016, 01:47 AM
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Would RS be a start? https://au.rs-online.com ...
Would RS be a start? https://au.rs-online.com
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7th Jul 2016, 08:00 AM
Thread: hercus t-slotted crosslide
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Great news. Thanks for seeing this through Mal....
Great news. Thanks for seeing this through Mal. [emoji106]
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4th Jul 2016, 05:31 AM
Thread: McPherson's Hercus lathe booklet
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Thanks for this piece of nostalgia Steve. I...
Thanks for this piece of nostalgia Steve. I particularly enjoyed their 'hints' page! A lot of effort to sell / promote their lathes.
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31st May 2016, 03:13 PM
Thread: Buying Steel Hex Stock in Perth
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I would seek out the Steel store for Bohler...
I would seek out the Steel store for Bohler Uddeholm. The steelstore is in Belmont. Their Manager is Paul. I'll pm you with his details after work this evening.
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8th May 2016, 11:38 PM
Thread: Holbrook lathe relieving
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Wow, and that runs with 3 HP? I noted in...
Wow, and that runs with 3 HP? I noted in lathes.uk that there was a splined shaft which run at the rear, and supplied power to the relieving equipment on the slide. You have that also? Interesting...
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7th May 2016, 07:59 PM
Thread: Holbrook lathe relieving
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Holbrook lathe relieving
Looking forward to those pics. That's some machine Holbrook Model T Lathes. What vintage, was this an AU purchase?
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30th Jan 2016, 12:49 PM
Thread: AR Restoration
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Hi Steve, congratulations on tackling this. The...
Hi Steve, congratulations on tackling this. The outcome magnificent. Small thing, but I notice that both the McPhersons tag, and the Hercus thread chart are likewise in good nick. Was this original,...
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4th Jan 2016, 03:57 PM
Thread: AC24L compressor
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Thanks gents. I used thread tape also, but still...
Thanks gents. I used thread tape also, but still leaks (some). Better redo - otherwise loctite. Cheers.
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4th Jan 2016, 12:26 AM
Thread: AC24L compressor
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Yep, that was my experience. Clive I'd be...
Yep, that was my experience. Clive I'd be interested in hearing of your success, and what you used as a (re)sealant. Sounds like you have a plan.
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3rd Jan 2016, 06:44 PM
Thread: AC24L compressor
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Yes Clive, they apply a sealant to these and...
Yes Clive, they apply a sealant to these and similar size compressors. You might want to confirm the base metal before using the propane torch to warm it. Mine seemed to have all the qualities of die...
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7th Jun 2015, 10:25 AM
Thread: Flat head socket screws
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IKEA also stock these Ken. In fact at my local...
IKEA also stock these Ken. In fact at my local store they keep them in buckets near the purchase counters. Cheers, Mark
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3rd Jun 2015, 08:48 AM
Thread: MARS Lathe - HMAS Diamantina
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[emoji2] now that's pretty clever! Thanks for the...
[emoji2] now that's pretty clever! Thanks for the ID. Does anyone know whether there's also a Mars at the Naval Dockyards in Sydney as well? Thanks for that Phil. Mark
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2nd Jun 2015, 11:42 PM
Thread: MARS Lathe - HMAS Diamantina
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Thanks for these pics. Looks like the 'Great...
Thanks for these pics. Looks like the 'Great Scot' model. They were produced at Eagle Farm, by Mars for Rapson & Dutton (amongst others). Did you get a serial #?
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23rd Apr 2014, 12:41 AM
Thread: External Panel Option for HuanYang VFD
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Thanks for your advice Joe, I've since read the...
Thanks for your advice Joe, I've since read the posts, and now have a clue why the hoped for deceleration isn't happening! I'll let you know if I make any progress on this one. All the best, Mark
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15th Apr 2014, 01:27 AM
Thread: External Panel Option for HuanYang VFD
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Top job Joe. I'm just completing the controls for...
Top job Joe. I'm just completing the controls for my HY01D523B and included the recommended braking resistor, but have as yet to wire it in.
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15th Mar 2014, 07:18 PM
Thread: Freeing up 4 jaw chuck
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Well done Neevo. Chris's comments notwithstanding.
Well done Neevo. Chris's comments notwithstanding.
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15th Mar 2014, 04:30 PM
Thread: Freeing up 4 jaw chuck
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Hi Neevo, you can remove the pins by tapping...
Hi Neevo, you can remove the pins by tapping lightly on the retaining 'forks' which protrude to hold the screws in place. Just use a fine pin punch/ tap lightly from front of chuck - ensure there is...
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23rd Sep 2013, 10:07 PM
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Sticky: Don't know anything apart from Welcome to ANTRAC...
Don't know anything apart from Welcome to ANTRAC Non-Ferrous Castings Pty Ltd It's also NOT at Tony's lathes/uk site. Interesting. Mark
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13th Aug 2013, 12:29 AM
Thread: Schaublin 102 lathe restoration
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Thanks Rob, just seems such an obvious/smart...
Thanks Rob, just seems such an obvious/smart solution. Good on you.
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12th Aug 2013, 09:36 PM
Thread: Schaublin 102 lathe restoration
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Evening Rob - what a saga! I wonder if you're...
Evening Rob - what a saga! I wonder if you're willing to post a pic - 1. because I've been following your work with the Waldown TPG, and 2. Your bronzed tip on the centre sounds like a really good...
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11th Jul 2013, 11:53 PM
Thread: Schaublin 102 lathe restoration
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Good on you Rob; it's been great to follow this...
Good on you Rob; it's been great to follow this build along with your utube. Great looking machine; good strong stand. Happy machining.
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2nd Jul 2013, 11:00 AM
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I hope you can in German?
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4th Jun 2013, 10:16 PM
Thread: Dividing plate for 127 divisions
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Evening Bollie, not sure if Eweee's pm'd you re...
Evening Bollie, not sure if Eweee's pm'd you re the Nuttal ls. I measured mine - it looks to be 1400mm x 22.2m. I'm interested in your electronic ls - has anyone on the forum trialled this? Mark
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4th Jun 2013, 12:06 AM
Thread: Dividing plate for 127 divisions
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Thanks - I've never seen that before - trying to...
Thanks - I've never seen that before - trying to work out what is holding it together - was it pinned with an internal shaft? You're right your thread form is also totally diff - Acme, rather an...