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What a load of crap!! I've been wearing gloves for over 30 years due to skin problems and have never even come close to having any mishaps. Yes I've operated large grinders with wide gapped rests and...

Hello Cooper. I’ve just been to your You Tube channel at YouTube - ‪xXvapourXx's Channel‬‏
I must say that it disturbed me somewhat. Firstly your age. You claim to be 20 years...

I'd be interested in knowing if anyone has had any experience with the "new" design of quad burning wood combustion heaters. I am looking to build a "next generation" type of unit. Something that...

Yes that picture is the model. I'll give you a run down on the history next time around.

Yes I have been a toolmaker for some 35 years, along with other associated trades. This is the current project myself and Steve are undertaking.
YouTube - ‪part 1 manual teach in‬‏...

>>>It is very common practice when you need to make something accurate. Have you never wondered why many parts like motor shafts have these center pips at each end?<<<

Wrong. Most of these type...

You are completely missing the point here Chris. Can you imagine that any Chinese company that can't afford any flooring would go to the trouble, let alone the expense of getting legitimate ISO...

Cooper, here are some more pictures. You can have your parents ring me on 0418174762 to confirm the legitimacy of my offer. I'm in no hurry to get rid of it, so don't stress over the pick up date. I...

Heat and springs aren't really a good combination.

If it was just conduction heat I would say that SS would be superior, but radiant heat is also involved. MS is not really a good choice for this type of application.

You can't be serious surely? $600.00, what sort of scam is that?? Even $95.00 is way over the top .

Yes it does get hot. Not that hot that it's hard to adjust though

Are you serious? Why would I be frustrated that I can't get rid of it??? It's not as if I'm asking for any payment for it. I'd be happy to put it on the hard rubbish collection for what it's worth to...

Yes it was a bit silly wasn't it! I'm now telling myself over and over again in my mind that Hercus is a great lathe, Hercus is a great lathe, Hercus is a great lathe. Yes it's working. "Hallelujah"...

Good point Pete. I was probably out of line anyway bagging the Hercus lathe in a Hercus thread. I'm sure there will always be (more) inferior products on the market.

Funny you should say that Jack. A friend of mine came back from China recently after having done some factory inspections looking for potential suppliers to produce some of his product lines. It...

Why not go with this:

In my opinion, the best way to make this type of assembly is with a quadrant plate and bell crank. The attached pictures show the details of a pot belly stove I made about 22 years ago. It's looking...

Well your concrete layer was pretty ignorant, as could be expected. But that statement of yours has little bearing and totally no relevance to my last posting.

I love quality old stuff as well....

Good point Bob. I think I may have come across this thread through a link and was unaware of the "Hercus" status.
I can't believe the cult following these lathes have. Just a bit of quick research...

Mike,
""if we all had that attitude , what's the point of doing anything !!!!!""
Where the hell did that come from??? I'm all for doing things better, quicker and smarter, so I don't know what...

That's a pity to hear that you can't get a trailer here Cooper.Maybe one of your friends parents could help you out if you offered to make them something on your newly acquired lathe!!
I'm really...

Hello Cooper,
The transport may be somewhat of a problem if you need to engage the services of a courier service. For a start, I have no pallets, no cling wrap facilities and no way of lifting the...

Fair enough BobL, you make some very valid points and I respect your reasons, but my perspective comes only from the practical "now" side on how to do modern day operations.
I still stand by my...

Hi guys, just did a quick browse on this book and with all due respect must say that (in my opinion) at most only 20 percent is really relevant to machining today. Turning between centres is really...

Here's a few pictures.

Hello Cooper,
I'll go through your questions and tell you a little more about the lathe.
1. I don't have the details on the swing or the BCs, but you can assume it is the same as the Hercus. as...

Hello Cooper,
I have just read all your post about obtaining a hobby lathe. I have an old Sheridan bench lathe that is pieces and needs a little work that you can have for no cost. It has a 3 phase...