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    Large Micrometers

    Hi Kryn, you can/could get Mitutoyo micrometer length standards from MTI Qualos in Melbourne. Admittedly 25+ years ago I got some from them & was actually surprised how cheap! Especially when one was...
  2. Interesting machine

    Steve
    Looks like an interesting machine it would be interesting to know the asking price.
    Bruce
  3. Thread: Jenson lathes

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    Jensen Lathe

    A very nice useable lathe with a lot of history.
    There is something very desirable about these old machines.
    I particularly like the Capstan Set Up, a very useful piece of equipment.
    Abratool...
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    Tailstock Quill

    Yes I thought the same thing, thanks Bob, for the correct info.
    Bruce
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    Hercus 260 Tailstock Thread

    i just checked mine & it appears to be 1/2" 12tpI Left Hand Thread of vee form however I would get confirmation from others to be sure.
    Bruce
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    Name Plate on Lathe

    My wifes uncle G E Vaughan started the electrical business in his backyard & then got a bigger business premises in Hill st Granville
    They produced many electrical switches but not lathes.
    Thats a...
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    60 degree Tool

    The tool steel block was cut from solid, machined, then heat treated (hardened) then precision ground by setting at very accurate angles on surface grinder,
    The 60 degree is as close to perfect to...
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    Thank you for the correction

    Thanks Salv for the correction.
    Yes, I rechecked & it should read 1/3 not 1/2
    My eyesight is not as good as it once was !!!
    However it was interesting to find the use for this 60 degree ground...
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    Interesting Books

    Very much worth a read !!
    The Toolmakers Manual no 39 has an interesting sketch Figure 23 of a 60 degree block for measuring 3 fluted tools like taps etc
    In my toolbox I have a hardened & ground 60...
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    SA Books

    Both great books I have different editions of both of them, very useful references
    Bruce
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    Drummond Lathe

    Thanks for your message.
    My first lathe was a Drummond Lathe also
    It was a pedal lathe & I changed that using a washing machine motor underneath to drive the large countershaft pulley, which I made...
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    Lotze Hacksaw Machine

    The machine looks good & has a lot of character.
    The other plus is it does not take up a lot of space.
    With frequent lube it will go forever!
    Well done.
    Bruce
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    Lotze Hack Saw Machine

    Bob
    These are a solid little machine.
    I used one of these back in about 1960 & I bet its still going strong.
    I think it cut on the return stroke if thats of any assistance.
    Bruce
  14. Hercus Lathe

    Worth Every bit of that !
    Bruce
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    NSW Andre Good to see you are still into machining....

    Andre
    Good to see you are still into machining.
    I mentioned to Bob in WA its been 10 yrs since we were together on the same bench in Melb on the Scraping Course.
    That time spent was a great...
  16. Good to hear about your Hercus parts Bob I have...

    Good to hear about your Hercus parts Bob
    I have not been using my Turret Attachment for some time as dont seem to have enough repetitive jobs to justify the set up needed.
    Did make some 5/16" UNF...
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    Parting off On Hercus lathe

    Some years back I installed an extended cross slide to my Hercus 260 lathe & use an inverted rear toolpost for parting off.
    This is a very solid & convenient unit as it stays in position clamped all...
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    Yes I agree with Dave its got the...

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    Yes I agree with Dave its got the looks of a Denbigh.
    Bruce
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    Drawing with Tee Square

    Bob
    A very nice drawing with meaningful imperial dimensions ( for me anyway)
    Yes, I still have a few Tee squares & drawing board as well as large drawing machine.
    Hardly ever use them but will not...
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    Cataract Operation

    Baron J
    I had the Cataract operation on both eyes 8 yrs ago at 71 yrs old.
    Absolutely fantastic !
    My eyes have marvellous vision now & I do use glasses for reading or close up work, apart from...
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    Cast iron block exercise

    Snapey
    Agreed.....
    I can recall working on the same project at Ultimo Sydney Tech.
    Bruce
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    Shaublin Lathe

    I worked at AWA during my Toolmaking Apprentice years from 1957 to 1964 & can be certain that no lathes like this were built at AWA Ashfield NSW
    There were a few of these lathes with "Ministry of...
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    Thanks for video

    GuzziJohn
    Thanks so much for the video.
    It took me back 60 yrs to my apprentice days.
    These times in many ways were the best years of my life !!
    Bruce
  24. Totally fantastic

    Just interested in what bearings were used in the turbine?
    Bruce
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    Oil Grooves in bearings

    I recall reading about oil grooves in Machinerys Handbook & just looked it up.
    There is a detailed description of oil grooves in that reference book.
    Bruce
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    Toolmakers Clamps

    Yes Grahame, this is a Toolmakers Clamp. I have a whole bunch of them different sizes all made as "foreign orders" during apprentice days.
    They are extremely useful clamps for reaching in to tight...
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    Capstan Lathe

    Steve
    I am a particular fan of Capstan Lathes & worked one of these as an apprentice 63 yrs ago, machining accurate & repetitive components.
    After they are set up & running, they are like music to...
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    Very Innovative Work

    Well done John
    Bruce
  29. Thread: Dkw

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    Austin 7 car

    Just interested in the model & year of the Austin 7 car that you had.
    My first car was a 1938 big 7 & I often wish I still had it, learnt I lot about engines & repairs from that car.
    Bruce
  30. Sharpening angle for Tin Snips

    Memory goes back to our Metalwork Teacher at Ashfield Tech Sydney & I can recall him telling us the angle to sharpen tin snips is 87 degrees. ( a bit less than 90 degrees)
    This goes back to when I...
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    Dirt & Grit are big enemies of the lathe

    From experience I believe the big enemies of lathe slides are filings & abrasive loose grit.
    When using a file or abrasive cloth on the lathe always good practice to lay a sheet of old newspaper...
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    Alignment pins on Hercus o Mill

    Agreed, the Pins or Alignment Dowels work fine in the unhardened state.
    Bruce
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    Length of Handle on 260 Hercus

    Bob
    The length of the handle on my Hercus 260 lathe is 3 13/16" or 97mm
    All the best.
    Bruce
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    Supply Souce for Hercus Faceplate

    Try Australian Metalworking Hobbyist
    ph 0438466008
    Contact Mal
    He is sure to have a face plate.
    Bruce
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    More Info on the Linisher

    The red coloured belt tensioner & tracking device is a 3 M product called a "Backstand Idler" made & sold by 3M co where I worked 45 yrs ago the whole unit looks homemade as many were.
    The contact...
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    Scraping Blue

    Simon
    I have tried various Prussian Blue powders & grease oil mixtures, without much luck.
    However the Blue that seems to work for me comes out of Repco Auto shop, its called "Power Plus Bearing...
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    Hercus machines

    I am a great advocate for Hercus.
    Been using Hercus Lathes for 60 years (since 1959) after cutting a square form thread, vise screw on a Hercus Lathe at Meadowbank Tech NSW, & realised their scope...
  38. More on the 260 lathe

    Chris
    No, I only fit it to the lathe as required. It is a very quick assembly.
    Bruce
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    Metric Problems

    Phil
    This metric stuff can cause problems at times.
    You have done a great job.
    Bruce
  40. Kilohertz & Jack620 Here is a photo of the cross...

    Kilohertz & Jack620
    Here is a photo of the cross slide stop I made... The stops plate is fastened to the saddle normally where a travelling steady would be fitted (fastened by the 2 existing tapped...
  41. Another photo showing the Sherline Chuck in use...

    Another photo showing the Sherline Chuck in use on the 260 lathe Hercus Indexer.
    The lathe cross slide stops shown, are an addition I made for the lathe, for repeated cross slide accurate movement....
  42. Yes Please

    Jordan
    Thanks for the offer, yes always willing to learn.
    By the way, I have been reading your posts for years, & always find them informative.
    Bruce
  43. A Photo Yippee !!!

    Must have pulled the right trigger as scored one photo.
    Bruce
  44. Hello everyone. I have a number of stored photos...

    Hello everyone.
    I have a number of stored photos on the computor & have just spent the last hour trying to transfer them by "Manage Photos" without any luck !!!
    Please understand I am not good with...
  45. 260 Hercus Indexer

    Kilohertz
    The Hercus Indexer is one of the most useful attachments I have, for the Hercus 260 Lathe.
    I use it with 3C collets & 3 MT female adaptor & draw bar. Also purchased from the USA a...
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    Surface Grinding Machine, & Scraping.

    Andre
    We have not been in contact for a long time & it is good to hear that you are still into all of the metalworking.
    It is also hard to believe we did the Scraping Course in Melb Victoria April...
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    Power Surface Grinder

    Andre
    Well done this will be a very handy machine.
    Sorry I cant give any suggestions on lifting or moving it.
    I can assist with grinding methods & general use, as have had plenty of experience,...
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    Scraping

    Yes agreed, I would hand scrape, it would rectify the problem.
    Bruce
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    Mike Thanks for the input on your activities....

    Mike
    Thanks for the input on your activities. Glad you enjoyed working & demonstrating the B & S Mill.
    Wish you were a bit closer as I would be visiting your workshop frequently !!!
    Love the...
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    I also like these old machinery & tools, &...

    I also like these old machinery & tools, & overhead shafting.
    Particularly the Brown & Sharpe Mill with the "Dont Touch" sign on it, which means if I visited, I would have to touch.
    The Capstan...
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