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20th Oct 2022, 10:19 PM
Thread: Boiler plans
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For boilers of that ilk it would pay to acquire a...
For boilers of that ilk it would pay to acquire a copy of the AALS (Australian Association of Live Steamers)boiler code that specifies sizes of materials and methods of construction.
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22nd Jul 2022, 04:44 PM
Thread: Shaper or slotting head
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What machine does the slotting head fit onto?
What machine does the slotting head fit onto?
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2nd May 2022, 03:02 PM
Thread: Douglas Shaper Vice
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SA I am in Adelaide and can use it for my Lock 10...
I am in Adelaide and can use it for my Lock 10 inch shaper if it is still available
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17th Feb 2022, 12:32 AM
Thread: Making a stand for a small flatbelt lathe.
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The lathe is not an Advance model. It is a...
The lathe is not an Advance model.
It is a Burden, made in Adelaide.The back gear is the same as that used on the Hercus lathe
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4th Feb 2022, 03:12 PM
Thread: General repair on newer Stihl chainsaws
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I was recently given a Mac. Power Mac 320 gating...
I was recently given a Mac. Power Mac 320 gating from the early eighties. Does any one have the manual for that model?
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14th Jan 2022, 05:45 PM
Thread: Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey restoration
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Wheel arrangement on 621 is 462
Wheel arrangement on 621 is 462
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9th Jan 2022, 01:29 AM
Thread: Hercus O Mill Keyway on arbor.
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DO NOT machine a key-way on the arbor. It is...
DO NOT machine a key-way on the arbor.
It is better for the cutters to be held by friction. If the cutter jams it is more likely to spin on the arbor.
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6th Nov 2021, 09:16 PM
Thread: LOck brand shaper
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I collected the shaper a few days ago and it is...
I collected the shaper a few days ago and it is now in the shed,
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7th Oct 2021, 11:43 PM
Thread: LOck brand shaper
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LOck brand shaper
Does anyone know anything about this Australian built machine, It has about a 10 inch stroke.
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22nd Aug 2021, 08:45 PM
Thread: I know why my lathe doesn't work...
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Get some vacuum cleaner brushes eg those used on...
Get some vacuum cleaner brushes eg those used on Electrolux etc and re solder them to the braided wire coming from the end cap. You may need to file the brushes to fit. Most electric motor re winders...
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13th Jun 2021, 11:57 PM
Thread: An Accident Waiting To Happen?
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Several points come to mind. As a left hander...
Several points come to mind.
As a left hander I would not dream of holding an angle grinder in that manner. Its asking for trouble,
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6th Jun 2021, 06:32 PM
Thread: Hercus 260 headstock tool tray
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A couple of handles would finish it of nicely.
A couple of handles would finish it of nicely.
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16th May 2021, 11:33 PM
Thread: Test & Tag Machine Calibration
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Even when buying a new machine, particularly for...
Even when buying a new machine, particularly for this type of work I would ask the supplier "Does it come with a traceable calibration certificate". If it does not then you may require them to...
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19th Mar 2021, 05:34 PM
Thread: Glassblowing Lathe in W.A.
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Its a glass blowing lathe
Its a glass blowing lathe
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18th Mar 2021, 11:43 PM
Thread: Prototype Hercus Lathe
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Interesting observation. The C clamp on the tray...
Interesting observation.
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18th Feb 2021, 12:09 AM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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The checker may have been Ralph Excell
The checker may have been Ralph Excell
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16th Jan 2021, 09:06 PM
Thread: Workshop vacuum cleaner
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Workshop vacuum cleaner
what may be the better type of vacuum cleaner for picking up swarf and metal shavings?
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10th Jan 2021, 09:56 PM
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As mentioned earlier, these lathes were made by a...
As mentioned earlier, these lathes were made by a Clarrie Burden in his backyard workshop at Glenunga, a suburb of Adelaide. He used some parts that were common to the Hercus lathe.
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5th Jan 2021, 12:56 PM
Thread: 45 degree slot through aluminum rod
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This may give you an idea of machining. Go to...
This may give you an idea of machining.
Go to the "Home Shop Machinist" web site look in forums, then general and go to about page 6 looking for a posting done on 16/12/20 titled "Two directions... -
11th Oct 2020, 01:06 AM
Thread: Hercus mill manual
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Hercus mill manual
Does anyone have a copy of the Hercus O mill they would like to share with me?
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30th Sep 2020, 12:53 AM
Thread: 260 serial number
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260 serial number
Does anyone know the where-about of a Hercus 260 serial number 18282?
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17th Aug 2020, 08:43 PM
Thread: Best way to cut a washer in 2 halves
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Make a new washer out of thinner material
Make a new washer out of thinner material
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22nd Jul 2020, 12:35 AM
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Dividing head plates
Are you willing to share the programming for the plates?
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27th Apr 2020, 02:14 PM
Thread: VFD on a Hercus 260
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I will post a photo after i collect the lathe...
I will post a photo after i collect the lathe next weekend.
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27th Apr 2020, 02:44 AM
Thread: VFD on a Hercus 260
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Yes that is the case. I have several ABB drives...
Yes that is the case. I have several ABB drives rated at 1.1kW
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26th Apr 2020, 09:42 PM
Thread: VFD on a Hercus 260
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VFD on a Hercus 260
Have just acquired a 260 with 3ph motor. Fitted with ASEA 0.37kW 415V connected as Y. Will this take VFD?
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18th Jul 2019, 04:33 AM
Thread: Recipe for ceramic cement
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Recipe for ceramic cement
Does anyone have a recipe for a ceramic cement for lining a small kiln for melting aluminium and or brass?
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1st Nov 2018, 07:54 PM
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Did you measure the pH at the end of the test to...
Did you measure the pH at the end of the test to determine how much of the acid was used.
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28th Sep 2018, 10:44 PM
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Have you considered using gears from auto...
Have you considered using gears from auto differentials?
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19th Sep 2018, 08:31 PM
Thread: Testing few Mics and callipers
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Unless you have a traceable reference standard...
Unless you have a traceable reference standard all the measurements you do are only comparitive .
By traceable I mean a reference having a NATA endorsed report attached to it.
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25th Sep 2014, 01:46 AM
Thread: Petrol tank
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If you have access to dry ice throw some in the...
If you have access to dry ice throw some in the tank. The CO2 gas formed is noncombustable.
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29th Dec 2013, 10:20 PM
Thread: Drawbar design help
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Extendable drawbar
I once saw a trailer using a length of RHS as the drawbar. IN this case a second piece of RHS fitted inside the main bar and could be slid out to lengthen the drawbar to allow long lengths of...
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26th Oct 2013, 10:01 PM
Thread: Trying to drill Very hard metal
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Arc
Try using electric arc pitting or boring