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Thread: Flat bed Hercus circa 1937
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Flat bed Hercus circa 1937
We are all used to the Southbend styled Hercus machines, and the later 260's. All the design cues that quickly identify the machines as a Hercus, with the early examples dating back to 1940. But Hercus were making machines before these classics, and they were quite different in design. I have seen debates on this forum and FB groups about identifying early machines "is this a Hercus, it sort of looks like one, but doesn't have any makers marks on it". Well, I finally saw an early Hercus in the flesh. It is on display at the National Steam Centre, Scoresby, Melbourne. You will see from the photos that it more resembles the early Myfords than our familiar post 1940 9inch machines. It has a flat bed and is smaller, sold in 1937. I thought you might be interested in this piece of Aussie industrial manufacturing history - so ably restored and displayed by the MSTEC (Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club). If you get a chance to visit their facilities in Scoresby, you will find a heap of interesting stuff on display. Cheers, Tony
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