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Cheers Rick,

Ha, I don't know how I get away with it sometimes!!!

You wouldn't believe what I have fabricated inside a house in the past either waiting for a shed to get built, or in between...

......all reverted back to Imperial components now....and I'll stop hitting Submit before I've finished!

.....I didn't mention that I discovered quite a few Metric components on the lathe( Compound/Cross slide screws, gearing in the Apron)....so although having matching numbers on Bed, Headstock,...

Hi all, I posted a while back after the purchase of a Hercus Craftsman.......I have been slack when it comes to posting photos, but I have attached a few showing the progress.

A bigger job than I...

Hi Ray,

Lookin' good...nice work!! Thanks for the link. I totally understand long term projects...I have a few underway myself! At least there's no excuse for a perfect end result!

Jim

....thanks guys, lots to learn! I'm itching to get her spinning! I have just picked up through my photos that the graduated collars on the Cross-slide and Compound are Metric graduations. I have...

....sorry guys, forgot to add matching Serial Numbers throughout. AU 13309. I have been in contact with Mal from AMH, and he has these details . Cheers,
Jim

328110328110 Hi all, I recently picked up this Hercus Craftsman AU(1970). Unfortunately this purchase was done whilst moving house, so really haven't had a chance to get to know her intimately just...