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26th August 2015, 12:36 AM
Thread: Hercus No3 T&CG base dimensions
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3 t&c grinder
I have a partially restored one here you can come and measure up if you would like. I am in western Sydney.
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21st August 2015, 09:46 AM
Thread: Hercus Model ARM restoration
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serial number
If you haven't already told me, tell me the serial number of the bed, I may be able to find the original tailstock. The chances are small but I have found a couple of matches and reunited them. My...
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21st August 2015, 09:32 AM
Thread: Metric Hercus Model A
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shims
I have changed headstocks on a number of occasions, so far it has not been necessary to shim one to align it with the bed. I suspect someone has tried to get a "best fit" alignment with a worn bed....
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27th July 2015, 11:28 PM
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puller
Different sizes than the 260 required for the Hercus 9, It doesn't take long to make a basic puller set. If you look at what you need to do, it's self explanitory, all you need is some pipe and...
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26th July 2015, 11:22 PM
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spindle removal
extract from the Textbook of turning 1st edition 1964
"Removing the Spindle (Roller Bearing)
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25th July 2015, 02:12 PM
Thread: Hercus Oil
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hercus recommended oil
I just recieved some Hercus 9 oil recommendation charts along with a batch of brass plates for the 260's. I will attach a picture you can download.
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7th May 2015, 01:15 AM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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Hi Patrick, Thanks for the serial...
Hi Patrick,
Thanks for the serial number. No wonder it wouldn't fit on the old cabinet as the ATLM is 9" longer.
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28th April 2015, 07:28 PM
Thread: Old Hercus photos
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Hi Ken. I'm going to Adelaide shortly,...
Hi Ken.
I'm going to Adelaide shortly, I'll try to talk to Peter Hercus if he is feeling well enough for a visit. I don't like to disturb him more than is necessary as he's getting on a... -
27th April 2015, 09:06 PM
Thread: O Mill vertical drive gear
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Thanks Nev, I'll check it...
Thanks Nev,
I'll check it against Bob's when he sends it. Anyone got one with a higher number than Nev's.
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27th April 2015, 02:20 PM
Thread: Hercus 260 - restored/new?
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did you happen to note its serial number. ...
did you happen to note its serial number.
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25th April 2015, 12:05 PM
Thread: O Mill vertical drive gear
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Thanks Bob, That would be great...
Thanks Bob,
That would be great to have one that early as a starting point.
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23rd April 2015, 01:38 AM
Thread: O Mill vertical drive gear
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O Mill vertical drive gear
I have been asked to do something about making new helical drive gears for the vertical head of the O mill. I am not sure if there have been any changes to the specs of this gear anytime during their...
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22nd April 2015, 11:13 AM
Thread: labelled Hercus lathe diagram
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labelled Hercus lathe diagram
Some of the novice Hercus owners don't have a working knowledge of the names of the various parts. With this in mind I am attaching a small resolution picture of a 9" roller bearing model poster,...
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3rd April 2015, 05:17 PM
Thread: Hercus 9 motor
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motor frame
Hi Alex,
Sounds like a B56 frame motor which is basically 5" X 3" mount with a 4" shaft centre height. Most of the pre 80's models had these.
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3rd April 2015, 03:07 AM
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Hi Mike, Seems odd, the spindle should...
Hi Mike,
Seems odd, the spindle should have 25/32" through hole. Maybe someone adapted it some time in the past.
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31st December 2014, 11:14 AM
Thread: hercus t-slotted crosslide
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costs
Excuse the slow progress, it still needs a further investment of $9000 (which I don't have yet) and an few more orders to make it happen. If you can't wait, I suggest you make your own or talk to...
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18th November 2014, 10:12 AM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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plate
While we are talking about rediculous replacements, maybe the Latin version "JERCUS" would seem a better option.
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17th November 2014, 12:18 PM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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blank
Hi Jordan,
The wording on the top of the plate in both versions is the only placed that states the machine is Australian made, I think this has to stay. As for the "9 INCH" instead of ... -
16th November 2014, 08:13 PM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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new design
This is the style I have chosen for the new plate, the 9" metric is shown but it will be similar on any model that is remade. Excuse the rough overlay but it's only to test owner reaction. The...
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14th November 2014, 03:49 PM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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original gearbox plates
Had a definate answer from Steve Durden to-day, they won't be giving permission to remake the gearbox plates in the original format, under any conditions, even under a profitable licence. I was told...
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23rd October 2014, 10:11 PM
Thread: Back gear pressure angle
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Thankyou for the correction. I had assumed the...
Thankyou for the correction. I had assumed the thinner top of the 20 deg would make it more likely to chip, and the shape would have more of a sliding action and therefor quieter. The reverse seems...
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22nd October 2014, 11:59 AM
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INCH TO METRIC MODEL 9AS
I was asked if the 60-63 setup would actually bridge the gap between the leadscrew and stud gear, the best answer is the attached picture. Nice and compact compared to the 100-127 setup isn't it and...
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21st October 2014, 08:50 AM
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metric threads on imperial 9 lathes 127/100 versus 60/63
Thought I should post the comparison between the two options for people wanting to cut metric threads on an imperial 9" A model Hercus lathe. I believe the error in the 60-63 compared to the 127-100,...
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16th October 2014, 11:55 PM
Thread: hercus t-slotted crosslide
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Hi Jordan, The threaded hole is...
Hi Jordan,
The threaded hole is certainly a possibility for the 260 version but may not be possible on the 9 version, it depends on how much is left after machining the recess for the... -
4th October 2014, 09:37 PM
Thread: remaking Hercus parts
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Hi Ken, Thanks, the way my drafting...
Hi Ken,
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30th September 2014, 10:16 AM
Thread: remaking Hercus parts
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remaking Hercus parts
As you may have noticed, from the amount of time it is taking with some of the parts, the reverse engineering of these parts is an expensive and time consuming exercise, when it has to be done...
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25th September 2014, 06:47 PM
Thread: Back gear pressure angle
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headstock gears
The Sheraton is 16dp 20 pa, the Hercus is 16dp 14.5pa. Sheraton went for the quieter option and Hercus for the stronger. There is a common practice among the various manufacturers to have gears with...
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19th September 2014, 11:48 PM
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stud gear
Hi Jon,
The stud gear should come off fairly easily, although it may bind on the key if the fit is particularly tight, the nut is the only thing holding it on. The only gear that is... -
17th September 2014, 09:08 PM
Thread: ER40 collet chuck for 260???
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er32 collet chuck
Hi Jon,
Not at the moment, bigger fish to fry. Have to get the current projects finished, not to mention clearing the remaining stock.
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17th September 2014, 08:50 PM
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260atm standard gears
Another standard gearset this time for the 260ATM. In this case the 18 and 45 change position as required by your gearbox plate. This also applies to the 260AGM and DGM.
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17th September 2014, 08:47 PM
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threading
From what you have written, you have the thread chaser set on the wrong gear. It should be on the bottom or largest gear. The stud gear should be 45 and the 18 that would normally be there goes as a...
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15th September 2014, 11:51 PM
Thread: hercus t-slotted crosslide
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seconds
I wouldn't sell a less than perfect slide, not very good if you want a reputation for supplying quality goods. The trouble with selling seconds cheap is, apart from the original owner, the next owner...
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15th September 2014, 05:27 PM
Thread: hercus t-slotted crosslide
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castings have arrived
The sample castings have arrived and will machined soon, the finished photos will be posted when they're finished.
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12th September 2014, 03:39 PM
Thread: My new Hercus 9C and 3 phase.
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motor size
My recommendation, for what it's worth, is 2hp is too big. The "C" model machine was supplied with a motor of 1/2hp-3/4hp you could stretch to 1hp. Overpowering a machine is a dangerous practice....
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31st August 2014, 07:22 PM
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search
I just did a quick search with google for "hercus cnc lathe" and found quite a lot of info. Give that a try first. There is quite a bit on the Computurn and pc200 cnc's.
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31st August 2014, 07:04 PM
Thread: Craftsman photos
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great
Hi Noel,
Very helpful photos, much appreciated thankyou very much.
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29th August 2014, 10:58 AM
Thread: New member new (old) lathe..
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early hercus
I had this picture in an early MacPhersons brochure, along with other Hercus machines, someone may have already posted this but I couldn't find anything in a search. There is someone I can talk to...
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26th August 2014, 11:58 AM
Thread: manual for hercus lathe
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manual
Hello John,
I doubt you will find anything directly for that earlier model. The "South Bend 9 restoration manual by Ilion" and the "first or second edition of "the textbook of turning by p.f.hercus"... -
20th August 2014, 08:30 PM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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craftsman
Hi Mike,
That's just what I needed. Very interested in all photos of the craftsman range, you don't see a lot and I like to be able to see how they changed the design between it and the... -
18th August 2014, 12:59 PM
Thread: Exploded View of Hercus Lathe
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260 poster
I found the poster for the 260, which I will do at the same time. These are 1000mm X 865mm. Have to be cleaned up first.
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15th August 2014, 01:20 AM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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consider yourself lucky, my knowledge is limited...
consider yourself lucky, my knowledge is limited by senility.
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15th August 2014, 12:17 AM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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Hey burnsie, no ones perfect and as you will...
Hey burnsie, no ones perfect and as you will discover I make plenty of mistakes, all I can do is blame it on old age.
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15th August 2014, 12:11 AM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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I did notice the "CU" . I would still have...
I did notice the "CU" . I would still have assumed they would keep the same arrangement with them, am I missing something thats different in the gear train. How about a couple of close up photos of...
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14th August 2014, 11:56 PM
Thread: the text book of turning
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I have no objection to copying books that are out...
I have no objection to copying books that are out of print, it's the ones that are still readily available I object to.
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14th August 2014, 11:30 PM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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b plate
That's interesting, I thought the "B" and "C" plates would be the same as they could use the same gearing, with the exception the clutch feed on the "B". I assumed they would use the half nuts to...
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14th August 2014, 10:42 PM
Thread: Exploded View of Hercus Lathe
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I have a poor copy of the 260 one that is black...
I have a poor copy of the 260 one that is black and white also. The colour can be removed if that seems appropriate, once it's digitised.
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14th August 2014, 10:27 PM
Thread: Exploded View of Hercus Lathe
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thanks very much
Hi Ben,
Very nice thankyou for bringing that to my attention, it was produced by Hercus as a training tool. Currently paid for and waiting for me to pick up a a friends place next time I'm... -
14th August 2014, 04:45 PM
Thread: Hercus gearbox plate
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change date
I now know that Hercus changed the plates between machine nos 9453 in 1964 and 9610 very early in 1965, if anyone can place it any closer let me know. If you're not sure what I'm talking about see...
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14th August 2014, 01:19 PM
Thread: the text book of turning
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fourth edition
I suppose I should have shown the current fouth edition from 1990, produced to include the "G" models.
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14th August 2014, 11:50 AM
Thread: Exploded View of Hercus Lathe
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poster
Hi Ben,
Thanks for that, that would make a good thing to reproduce for the new owners. The naming of the parts of the machine on that poster would be a great help for them in discribing...