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Problem solved.
We found a helpful chap at H&F Sydney who confirmed that the Hafco are the same machine so we ordered a replacement.
Thanks to all who offered help.

Cheers
Barry.

Thanks whitey & others.
I had a look at that table but unfortunately that is a different system, the one we are chasing has separate nuts for each axis.
That machine is also a Turret Mill so...

Can anyone tell me where parts may be available for a "HERLESS" RF-30B Mill-drill.
A friend needs a Leadscrew nut for the X axis on his, & having tried in the past to find change wheels for a...

Well done woodlee.
I am the guy who was negotiating from Darwin & had to pass it up.
I damaged my back & could not take the chance of further damage. I did suggest to the owner that I may be able...

Well done Ray.
You have given me a few good ideas to copy when I get to mine, but unfortunately it has to go on the back burner for a while.
I picked up half the parts for my truck brakes yesterday...

Hi Log.
The bolt 197 does not show in My picture, the pin centre frame is 198 & they both sit as shown in the parts list, 197 vertical 198 horizontal, if you can zoom in the part # 62273 shows on...

197 is the locking bolt for the head & 198 the pin that it locks.
The wheel-head is one piece, no splits & I suspect the two nuts shown in my photo of the inside of the head (a few posts back) ...

I see it all now Ray.
Mine has oilers but no holes in the bearing housing, very strange! perhaps they have been changed from the originals, I haven't remove the bearings yet but I suspect they would...

Thanks Ray.
It's all as clear as mud now!
I can identify all parts except # 195 but it appears to be part of the spindle?
I seem to be wearing out the ? button these last few days but I sure know...

Thanks for the quick reply fella"s.
I already have that operators manual R.C but thanks.
The Service Manual I have shows a later (1975) model with motor on the head. If you have an exploded view...

Thanks for all the info on Cincinnati #2 T& C Grinders,one came up at a local (Darwin) auction last Saturday. I was able to see what the accessories were by your photos & went confidently to bid, no...

Well Stuart I will see if I can make it clearer, the principal is similar to yours but activates differently, my feeding is done by the long lever on the right of the quill, seen at front of photo,...

Hi again Stuart..
Thats a good looking Hercus you have there, I am a member of the Motor Vehicle Enthusaist Club here in Darwin, & we have one exactly the same in our museum as a display, (a bit of...

Hello Stuart,
The top pulley actually has eight speeds, four on the cone pulleys and inside the top cone there is a planetry gear that gives it back gears like a lathe.
The lowest speed is 48 rpm...

Just tried again to upload a photo & now it works. the Qualos is still in as found condition plus heavy oiling to keep the rust devil away until I have time for restoration, it was donated to me by a...

The link above does not work. hopefully this one does.
Paxman History Pages - Britannia Works
I have added a photo of my Britannia for you to have a look at, now its a case of I show you mine you...

Hello Ken.
You certainly are confused if you think the Britannia (note 2 n's ) is related to Hercus, Hercus are an Australian made copy of the American Southbend lathe, Britannia were made in...

Hello Ken.
I own a 1926 Britannia. It was the first lathe I bought & I still use it occasionaly, I don't know what model mine is but the serial number is G2 109 & Tony from Lathes UK told me it is a...

Metmachmad.
the serial number was on the end of the bed same as yours.
Dave j.
I just tried to upload some photo's but it failed, I have tried in the past & had no joy, this time the reason was,...

Hello Qualos owners.
I have a 5 1/4" Gearhead Qualos, I can't find any model number only the size, the serial number is D3A/10075/8055 quite a bit longer than the previous stated numbers. Mine looks...

I am happy to say you are not the only Qualos owner in Australia.

I have had mine for about a year but due to other commitments have not had time to work on it, mine sounds to be the same as yours...

I have downloaded a resizing programme for my imac & reduced the photo to 88 kb's (450) wide but the upload still fails.
Even at 450 the photo is small, what is the answer?

http://www.sherline.com/grinding.htm
IF YOU LOOK HERE YOU WILL FIND A REALY EASY SYSTEM FOR TOOL SHARPENING.
Fit a simple adjustable rest to your grinder & you get consistant results.
Cleaning the...

UNCLE ARTHUR.
I have tried to load a page of the 1936 catalogue that shows a macson similar to yours but the system tells me it is invalid, too large ect.
where do I find help?

CHEERS BARRY.

The model you have looks similar to the 1936 (see my reply to R.C.)
my 1930? model has only two bed plates where yours has three. I posted a photo of mine in my post in BUY SELL"N" SWAP, in all...

I have a 1930's model Macson with 7" centre height (14" swing) & am also interested in all old machinery. I obtained a copy of the 1936 McPherson & Macson lathe catalogue from Library Australia, call...

I am trying to find a tail stock for the 7" flat bed MACSON lathe I am restoring, see photo buy sell 'n' swap under WANTED LATHE PARTS. I am prepared to adapt if I don't find an original, I am also...