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Jackeroo, at this point I'm willing to take a punt if you don't mind. I'm grateful for your help.
At least I could try and fit them to check accuracy and clearance.
Happy to pay postage both ways...

My apologies pipeclay, the metric system is more familiar to me, the machine and the chuck also being supposedly metric.

The measurements ( of set #2 ) all look good compared to my existing jaws.
Mine are also numbered 317 and " E " in the slideway. What this means I don't really know, not having a background in this...

Thanks jackaeroo, I'll get back to you in the next 24 hours to let yo know if the dimensions appear correct.
Actually it would probably be a smart idea if I was to take similar pics of the standard...

Thanks Chris for that information.
Yes, TOS are a decent manufacturer, I liken them to Skoda and their accessories with which I've been very satisfied.

I'll give Hare and Forbes a try if there...

Hi Chris,
Thanks for trying mate. I spoke to the fellas at Rotagrip in the UK over a year ago when they tried to get a set of jaws for me. Unfortunately, according to Pratt-Burnerd the...

My Hercus 260ATM is fitted with a 125mm Pratt-Burnerd 3 jaw chuck, #1210 series.
It's a 1980 model or thereabouts.

I'm looking for a matching set of reversing jaws.
Tried the fella in...

Thanks Peter,
As I understand, the plate is made and then finish the turning of the spigot to suit the intended chuck, in your own lathe to ensure accuracy.

Another lister...

Can anyone advise on who sells chuck mounts for the 260 lathe, which has
the larger 1 3/4" x 8 tpi thread.
Even better would be a price, if known.

Guessing I might be able to buy one from...

I laugh, ha ha ha.

None of you blokes own old D series Citroens.
Thread sizes are 5,7,9 AND 11mm
To complicate matters, up until 1967 the 5mm threads had a 0.75mm pitch, then went to the...

pipeclay - It didn't require a raising block.

Height is good for the 260. I expect it would be similar for other Hercus.
Hmm, what is the plural...or the collective noun for Hercus :rolleyes:
...

I prefer the original, really for looks and convenience with what I'm doing. I also own bugger all in the way of tooling anyway !

After machining the base piece for the Hercus T slot and fitting...

I'll give Bruce a call.
He was meant to get back to me about a set of outside jaws for my PB 5 " 3 jaw chuck.

Just another part which was missing in the sale from the TAFE.

Thanks for the...

Were the cross slides you made available for sale ?
I am seeking a slotted cross slide for my Hercus 260 and would very much like to know more.
Perhaps you are the chap a friend of mine in...

Lathe Hercus 260 geared head w/digital readout - eBay Equipment, Machinery, Metalworking, Metalworking, Woodworking, Business, Industrial. (end time 20-Oct-09 08:35:15 AEDST)

Well, all done and...

Finally i've taken images of the box, which was used by Homeopathic Chemists as a traveling part of their kit.

To the right of the lock is a brass pin, which when removed allows access to the...

Thanks for all the replies and the various methods suggested,
The top plate will have to be hand finished brass from a template, that's the easy one, in a relative way.
The key escutcheon will be...

Hi Steve,
I probably have the files, shame though as brass tends to clog fine files. A small vice would be way handy for this work and am hoping to pick one up soon.
I think my Dawn...

Thanks Steve,
The escutcheon is probably going to tax my skills.
Prety sure I can do the shape for the shield.
The shields were always brass, or those that I have seen ,...

Err, yes, i realise that I will probably have to do the job myself. I am asking if someone who is skilled in this area of work could walk me through the process of how to make the teplates and...

Can anyone assist me, in a step by step process of replacing a missing brass shield from the lid and the brass escutcheon from the keyhole.

The box is question is an old Homeopathic Chemists box...

I sorely needed some form of accurate method of measuring depth of some tailstock operations.
A friend owns a precision engineering shop. He had the same lack of feature on a 1935 Holbrook toolroom...

Yes, the MT4 collet chuck would be the simplest way to go.

Thanks.

cheers
Richard

Thanks all for the replies.

Seems as though the ER32 as originally suggested by pipeclay is the ticket.
That's ticked on the list.

I meant a parallel shaft on the collet holder, to fit into...

Thanks for that info and guidance. Much appreciated.
I'l probably try and purchase a parallel collet holder as the work I'll be attempting is quite small.
I realise it won't be as rigid as if it...

I'm trying to set up my Hercus 260 for milling.
I have the Hercus vertical compound milling slide and have on order a toolmakers vice for holding the work. Will have some T slots made up to hold...

Welcome, another A series.

Look forward to seeing photos.

Before othrs ask, what bits came with it ?

That's my curiosity, if you prefer not to publish please pm me.

The A series ( to me...

Thanks Jordan,
I think the process is done and dusted for now, the information a little late for me. Hopefully it might assist someone else.
Unfortunately, I don't live in...

After yesterdays debacle of the weather coming at us from all directions ( no power for nine hours, computer keyboard had a heart attack and died also ), today has taken a turn. No pun intended.
...

Yes, that's a good point, of course they use lathes on ships.

The secure mounting is important, ( I think ) of the cabinet to the floor in an effort to minimise vibration.

The torsional twist...

Thanks so much for that practical information.
Belt deflection currently is more than that, will adjust as required.

The leveling of the machine will be next. I'm sure I can find or borrow a...

Thanks, I don't have a belt tension gauge.
On the cars I own, there are five belts. Tension is only set to prevent slip, any tighter and you'll destroy delicate bearings in centrifugal regulators,...

The 260 is now powered up. Overkill perhaps with contactors and overloads, as it was in 3 phase. Plus modern circuit breakers and thermal switches. Still looking for the information on set up of a...

Hi All,
In an hour or two, the conversion from 3 phase to 1 single phase will be complete. Most probably wouldn't bother with contactors, overloads, original switches etc, but I'm into the...

I've sent you an email Frank.

Gear yourself up mate !

cheers
Richard

G'day Greg,
pipeclay has provided you with what was originally fitted to ATMs.
There are a large number of gears on eBay, being sold by...
Respectfully, I suggest the price is...

How about detailing the information on the shim please ?

Crikey, we're only trying to improve and repair a product no longer sold new. Don't post it on the internet, send an email, it is a backup...

Thanks for that information and link.
I have already modified a screwdriver for that purpose precisely. Uselss now for anything else !
cheers
Richard

Thanks, there's more info from finnowa now, stating the backlash as being 0.03mm.
I'm four times that.
Another bloke suggested to me the same method of splitting the nut.
Steve Durdon suggested...

Now we're cooking with gas finno.
Can't seem to locate this info on the PDF version.

I have checked the backlash at both ends of travel, as well as five points between the extent of travel, the...

Thanks pipeclay,
Perhaps i have not described correctly what I am referring to as endfloat.
When pushing either slide, backwards and forwards in its longitudinal plane,...

Downloaded 1970 copy is cutting tools and their uses.

Nothing to do with what I'm seeking.

Hi Finno, I had seen that sheet, though the information I required has more to do with backlash and end float or end play tolerances in the compound and cross slides, from best to acceptable.
...

I spoke with Steve Durden at Hercus this morning on the subject.
There's nothing in any manual available which has the information/specifications I seek.

Certainly the Textbook of Turning does...

Finno, a couple of questions please.

Does the parts manual you mention have an edition reference or publishing date ?

Other than the sectioned drawings, are there instructions for setting up a...

Did anyone happen here hapen to purchase the eBay offering suggested above ?

My tailstock taper is in need of tidying up. Fortunately, it is in better nick than yours ( mob ).
It would be good...

Hi John,
Thanks for the information. Have you compared the " Textbook of Turning " featuring the 260 with what is contained in the earlier version which is available online ( links on...

Thanks Ian,
I appreciate your offer, will see how I go contacting him on Monday.

It will stay clean at least for al ittle while, I've shot my wad on buying the lathe, the...

Ex Hobart Technical College, purchased new in 1982.
Now in my hands, bought at auction.

Very dirty, as usual I suppose with ex school stuff. Now clean and tidy awaiting conversion to 240v single...

Thanks Derek, the information is greatly appreciated. I'll give both contacts a try nd let you know how I get on. There are always lurkers, who are interested, which may in turn spark more interest...