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  1. 28th December 2015, 10:23 PM #1
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    Dear Woodworkers

    My father (80) was given a lathe for his 21st birthday (1957). It is an old Herbert lathe which he used until a few years ago when he had to move to a suburban house. It has lost the protective cover for the blade.

    Anyway, it is sitting now in our shed and I was trying to find out something about it. Is it possible to source an old (replacement) cover for the blade? What should I do with it? I can't bring myself to take it to the dump but, at the same time, I can't use it? Is there any way I could make it safe to use again?

    I would appreciate your advice.

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    Sue
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  3. 28th December 2015, 11:11 PM #2
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    Pictures would help a lot.
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  4. 29th December 2015, 12:06 AM #3
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    Hi Sue,
    Sounds like a use full little machine !
    I'm in agreement with woody above pictures would be great as I'm wondering if something could be fabricated up for a blade cover ?

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  5. 29th December 2015, 11:14 AM #4
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    Hi Sue,
    welcome to the forum
    Is your lathe like this?
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    Cheers,
    Peter

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  6. 29th December 2015, 01:28 PM #5
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    Default Thanks everyone ... i'll go and get some pictures then post them Cheers Sue I

    It isn't as big or fancy as this one.


    Quote Originally Posted by lightwood View Post
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    Is your lathe like this?
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    Cheers,
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  7. 29th December 2015, 02:39 PM #6
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    Thanks everyone

    I have some photos.

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    Hi Sue, it looks interesting, possibly needs some work, but its not worth nothing.
    If you wanted to move it on, I guess its about finding that individual that can see the potential in such a machine.
    Ebay or Gum tree for a quick sale, the buy or sell listings here on this site may also prove useful.
    The other option possibly could be your local mens shed, they may be able to help or get it going as a project ?!
    I can see the beauty in it simply because its quality made australian gear, I only hope some one else can too.


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  9. 30th December 2015, 03:36 PM #8
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    Thanks MM

    I am happy to give it to someone who can use it. I think someone has already suggested they could use it.

    I am just going to check with Dad first. Make sure he doesn't mind.

    I'd rather see it used than sitting idle.

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    Decided to search the forum for A.E.Herbert threads and found a few as can be seen the come up a treat Moving - Give Away Free Items
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