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22nd Aug 2019, 05:46 PM
Thread: LeBlond Regal 10” - Hallam - VIC - Gummie
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LeBlond Regal 10” - Hallam - VIC - Gummie
Looks pretty good!
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hallam/power-tools/metal-lathe-single-phase/1226527854
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17th Aug 2019, 02:03 PM
Thread: NOS Bison Lathe Chucks
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NOS Bison Lathe Chucks
Seller seems to have a couple of New Old Stock Bison (Poland) lathe chucks from the 70’s.
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12th Aug 2019, 02:18 PM
Thread: Sakai Lathe and Mill accessory on Ebay
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Sakai Lathe and Mill accessory on Ebay
Pretty pricey, but looks like it has a ton of new / hardly used accessories:
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22nd Jul 2019, 04:05 PM
Thread: Southbend Heavy 10 - Sydney (Annan)
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Southbend Heavy 10 - Sydney (Annan)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Metal-Lathe-oldie-but-goody-what-you-see-is-what-you-get/264405842408?hash=item3d8fd0f9e8:g:~owAAOSw595dNRcX
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29th Jun 2019, 06:51 PM
Thread: Lineshaft driven machineshop for sale!!
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Lineshaft driven machineshop for sale!!
Jamestown SA, worth just looking at the photos!
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26th Jun 2019, 08:04 PM
Thread: Ballscrew Nut Re-fit
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I managed to put back together a ballscrew once...
I managed to put back together a ballscrew once by cleaning everything up and then feeding the balls in through the tube hole. Keep going until they start coming out the other end, keep letting out...
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26th Jun 2019, 07:46 PM
Thread: Ballscrew Nut Re-fit
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I managed to put back together a ballscrew once...
I managed to put back together a ballscrew once by cleaning everything up and then feeding the balls in through the tube hole. Keep going until they start coming out the other end, keep letting out...
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19th Jun 2019, 09:36 AM
Thread: Hercus 14-40 - Hobart
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Hercus 14-40 - Hobart
Looks like a late production one with D1-3 spindle nose, tailstock handwheel broken off somehow?!
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19th Jun 2019, 09:31 AM
Thread: 260g - nsw
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260g - nsw
Looks like it might have an adapted tailstock off a 9”
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glen-alpine/miscellaneous-goods/hercus-260-geared-9-speed-metric-lathe-with-tooling-and-cabinet/1220931373 -
19th Jun 2019, 09:25 AM
Thread: Sheraton Defiance(?) - Heathcote VIC
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Sheraton Defiance(?) - Heathcote VIC
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/clayton-south/power-tools/sheridan-lathe/1221247166
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19th Jun 2019, 09:18 AM
Thread: Cheap CTM 260 - Riverstone NSW
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Cheap CTM 260 - Riverstone NSW
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hercus-260-CTM-9-METAL-TURNING-LATHE/264367078650?hash=item3d8d817cfa:g:SSkAAOSwVZBdCLY-
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9th Jun 2019, 09:29 PM
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Thanks for the feedback everyone!
Thanks for the feedback everyone!
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7th Jun 2019, 08:30 AM
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Excellent Hercus Craftsman on Gummie - Perth
Nicely restored craftsman on gummie, seller also had a 260 and an O mill for sale:
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/perth/other-tools-diy/hercus-craftsman-9-lathe/1220191729 -
19th May 2019, 09:04 PM
Thread: Hercus CNC on Gummie - SA - $250!!
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A mate phoned up about it, talking to the seller...
A mate phoned up about it, talking to the seller (deceased estate) it went for $250 and to their knowledge it had been working.
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15th May 2019, 08:13 PM
Thread: Late model Myford Super 7 on gummie
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Late model Myford Super 7 on gummie
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ivanhoe/other-tools-diy/precision-bench-metal-lathe/1218301679
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14th May 2019, 09:55 AM
Thread: Hercus CNC on Gummie - SA - $250!!
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Hercus CNC on Gummie - SA - $250!!
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/one-tree-hill/miscellaneous-goods/metal-lathe/1218158260
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12th May 2019, 03:40 PM
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Colchester 3000L with 8 station Duplomatic turret
Has anyone had experience with setting up the tool offsets on one of these?
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12th May 2019, 03:30 PM
Thread: IKEGAI A20 - Gummie - Towomba
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IKEGAI A20 - Gummie - Towomba
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/toowoomba/power-tools/k-e-g-a20-metal-lathe/1217930306
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12th May 2019, 03:24 PM
Thread: 260-G on Grays - NSW
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260-G on Grays - NSW
https://www.graysonline.com/lot/0066-5037863/metalworking-and-fabrication/hercus-dgm-260-g-workshop-precision-metal-lathe-with-storage-cabinet?spr=true
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14th Apr 2019, 08:48 PM
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Vevor, model description was YL8024 - 0.75kw
Vevor, model description was YL8024 - 0.75kw
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13th Apr 2019, 11:46 AM
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10” Douglas Shaper with vice - Cobbity NSW
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cobbitty/building-materials/metal-shaper/1214625346
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13th Apr 2019, 11:40 AM
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10” Lock Tool shaper on gummy - South Melbourne
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-melbourne/power-tools/10-inch-metal-shaper/1215454177
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13th Apr 2019, 11:33 AM
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A very neat fit!
A very neat fit!
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11th Apr 2019, 04:08 PM
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Replacement single phase motor from eBay
I just brought one of these for a 260 that had a missing motor, a drop in replacement.
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23rd Jun 2015, 09:46 AM
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Rick is using them more as a filter than delivery...
Rick is using them more as a filter than delivery system as pipeclay says.
The trimmings at work do three things
They wick, syphon and filter
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21st Jun 2015, 11:16 AM
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Asian Geared Head Lathes - Spindle Bearing Lubrication
I'm in the process of putting back together a Mach Turn 325 by 1000 that I purchased as for parts / not working.
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21st Jun 2015, 10:56 AM
Thread: Graysonline - watchmaking lathes
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Graysonline - watchmaking lathes
Seems to be a number for sale, located Hamilton, QLD.
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21st Jun 2015, 10:47 AM
Thread: ....another proud Hercus Craftsman owner!
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Nice work! You're allowed keep your craftsman...
Nice work! You're allowed keep your craftsman inside the house??!! :U
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27th May 2015, 12:15 PM
Thread: Lathe Question
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The coat hook repurposed to replace the broken...
The coat hook repurposed to replace the broken halfnut lever is very steampunk !!
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25th May 2015, 11:49 AM
Thread: Hercus wiring
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If "All I know about electricity is you turn the...
If "All I know about electricity is you turn the light switch and the light comes on" then I really recommend you wait for a sparky to become available.
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25th May 2015, 11:40 AM
Thread: Mach Tech Turner 320 by 1000
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Would really appreciate it if someone has a...
Would really appreciate it if someone has a wiring diagram for one of these, 2011 model.
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22nd May 2015, 09:42 AM
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"poor labor relations" - code for militant /...
"poor labor relations" - code for militant / rabid unions.
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21st May 2015, 04:25 PM
Thread: Mach Tech Turner 320 by 1000
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Hi Stuart, Thanks, good idea looking for US...
Hi Stuart,
Thanks, good idea looking for US 1340 manuals and info. This is a photo of it:
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21st May 2015, 08:29 AM
Thread: Mach Tech Turner 320 by 1000
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Mach Tech Turner 320 by 1000
If anyone owns one of these, could they please provide the following information?:
- Motor HP and frame size (for 240V model)
- OD of motor pulley
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5th May 2015, 08:04 PM
Thread: The Worn Used and Abused
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I had a Sheraton once that had this issue. The...
I had a Sheraton once that had this issue. The tips of the locking pins were cut on an angle to match the taper, and the tips of them had bent upwards. The bend at the tips meant that they wouldn't...
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Murray, I would say as long as you're not doing...
Murray, I would say as long as you're not doing permanent damage or mods to either, go for it! However, the reality is that you can have some pretty serious bed wear, and it never gets anywhere near...
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7th Mar 2015, 06:08 PM
Thread: Hercus OLM Mill
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Hi Lyle, did you manage to get that one Qld one...
Hi Lyle, did you manage to get that one Qld one that was on gumtree for $150 with a vice? If you did, well done!
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7th Mar 2015, 09:27 AM
Thread: Hercus 9" AR Belt change
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Does anyone have any experience with using the...
Does anyone have any experience with using the link / joint type V belts? Would avoid having to get right in amongst it for a simple belt change!
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26th Feb 2015, 10:40 AM
Thread: 4 off 9" on Gummie
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4 off 9" on Gummie
If anyone is in WA:http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/willetton/miscellaneous-goods/lathes-hercus-metal-working/1071798808
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15th Feb 2015, 04:00 PM
Thread: Hercus Colour
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This is the colour match formula (white knight...
This is the colour match formula (white knight epoxy enamel) based on the inside panel of a Model 0 milling machine, the inside of the panel was in good condition and seemed to be the pretty typical...
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14th Feb 2015, 04:10 PM
Thread: Hercus Model 0
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I ended up pick up the machine this morning in...
I ended up pick up the machine this morning in torrential rain, not great but it was outside anyway, broke it down into the major components, relatively straightforward. One tip, the column side...
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10th Feb 2015, 01:31 PM
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Thoughts on repairs to the tumbler arms: Bore,...
Thoughts on repairs to the tumbler arms: Bore, drill or ream either all or part way through to the OD of the original extensions. Then insert a bush that protrudes the same distance as the original...
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8th Feb 2015, 02:33 PM
Thread: Hercus Model 0
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I will definitely take photo's of 2 slot versus 3...
I will definitely take photo's of 2 slot versus 3 slot when I pick it up as I will have one of each next to each other.
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7th Feb 2015, 12:05 PM
Thread: Hercus Model 0
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Thanks for the thoughts on picking it up, I've...
Thanks for the thoughts on picking it up, I've decided to wait until I get back to do it myself. I don't think this was listed on ebay for very long, maybe only 10 minutes, I got into work and...
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5th Feb 2015, 02:12 PM
Thread: Hercus Model 0
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Hercus Model 0
Just picked up this one up on ebay for $300, should clean up nicely !! :U I'm going to have to get my brother in law to pick it up, I've written him some dis-assembly instructions, but can't...
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24th Dec 2014, 12:48 PM
Thread: New Hercus owner
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That's an amazing purchase !! The original...
That's an amazing purchase !!
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14th Jul 2014, 04:48 PM
Thread: 1975 Hercus Lathe Model ARH s/n 15548V
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Hi Mike, nice find !! The right price too !! I...
Hi Mike, nice find !! The right price too !! I believe that the "H" in ARH means that you have a hardened bed, so even nicer !!
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Hi, This is my understanding of readily...
Hi,
This is my understanding of readily available lubricants that should be used on small lathes.
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22nd Apr 2014, 04:08 PM
Thread: Ex Hercus "Asia Planer"
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Ex Hercus "Asia Planer"
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Just noticed this, no idea if the claims made in the auction listing are correct:
Kearns Auctions - DUNCAN TOOL & GAUGE - 10 ALLAN STREET, MELROSE PARK, SOUTH AUSTRALIA - TUESDAY 12 JUNE... -
10th Apr 2014, 12:20 PM
Thread: Compound Slide
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My observation has been that the majority of...
My observation has been that the majority of hercus compounds rest screws run out of backlash adjustment quite quickly, ie. the ball handle runs into the spindle shoulder. My quick and dirty fix is...