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    Default G'day.

    Hi all.

    Stumbled across this forum after looking for info on Hercus lathes. It's a great resource and one that I'm glad I found. (The woodworking bit is pretty cool too).

    My reason for being here, is that I've recently acquired a model A Lathe from my father in law, which is in need of some repair, parts and advice. The lathe was originally owned by my father-in-laws father, who was a toolmaker (he is now 85). So at current count is has passed down three generations. I figure it's worthwhile getting it back operational and maybe one day I can pass it down to my own son.

    The lathe is not complete as it is missing the back gears, lead screw, gearbox and change gears. But apart from a bit of dirt and muck, is a working and serviceable unit. It has 3 and 4 jaw chucks, face plate and also a catch plate. Speaking with the grandfather-in-law I found out that the lead screw and gearbox were removed as they were damaged, unfortunately, these appear to now be long gone.

    From the serial number the lathe appears to have been manufactured in 1948.

    My plans are to source the missing parts, and tidy it up a bit.

    I've got lots of questions, which I will get around to asking in due course, but in the mean time I will try to get some photos.

    Regards.

    Mick.

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    welcome mick im sure some here can help you out theres at least a couple of members here that can source most of those parts feel free to pm me and i can set you in the right direction
    john

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    T-34,

    One of our members, allterrain50, may be able to help you out. His web site is

    Australian Metalworking Hobbyist

    I have had some dealings with Mal, and he's a decent bloke.

    Ken

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    Thanks for all of the replies.

    Here's a couple of pics





    As you can see the lead screw is completely missing. There are no covers, and a few teeth are missing on the headstock gears. I'm not 100% sure if there would have originally been a gearbox on this lathe, or if it used a set of gears instead. I guess this is probably my first question.

    The mill is interesting, as it was evidently made by the grandfather in law. I presume that he already had the table and fabricated the rest. At any rate, it looks to be a useful little machine. It has a 1/2" collet fitted in the headstock, and the head can be rotated.

    I need to source some 1/2" shank cutters, and tee bolts so will take a trip out to the local machine tool shop to see what they have in stock. I already have a few jobs to do on it.

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    On the Right hand rear of the bed there should be a number stamped,with this number there could also be a Letter,the letter if there will indicate the Model of the Lathe.

    As it is your lathe is by appearance not a C model,it has the same Carriage as the B and A models.

    The difference between A and B is the A has a Quick Change Gearbox,the B has no box but Power longitudinal and cross feed produce by the Star wheel at the left of the carriage.

    If you can get a shot of the Change gear end or list the Gears that are on it that possably could also help to identify the Model.

    By looking at the supplied photos it appears that the lathe could be a mix of machines.

    It has a old style Nut clamp Tailstock,and a Vee belt drive.

    I cant recall seeing a Vee belt drive with a Nut clamp tailstock as original before.

    All the Damaged gears in your drive can either be replaced with Repaired parts (ring gears fitted to your damaged Gears),second hand or remanufactured copies.

    All change gears can be sourced either remanufactured copies,new or second hand.

    The leadscrew will need to have a keyway in its length to enable the power feed to work correctly,if you choose not to source a keyed Leadscrew you could use a C model screw and achieve Longitudinal feed Via the Half nuts rather than the Star wheel.

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    T-34,

    Your Grandfather in law, must have been an interesting bloke.

    Looks like you have your work cut out for you. If you look through the Metalwork section of this forum, you will find some tips on restoration. It could be that most of your work is cosmetic.

    For example https://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/de...ishing-133716/ and
    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/sc...wheels-132648/

    Take lots of photos as you progress, we'd all like to be kept in the picture.

    If it's a 3-phase motor, reckon you'll be hooking up a VFD.

    Ken

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