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My Hercus 9 Restoration has started, I am hoping any Hercus or Southbend owners will be able to help me. Finally got a nice cool day for a change, only 41°C. So I thought I would start cleaning up my Hercus 9 and try and keep the missus happy. I saw this lathe advertise in Alice Springs in...

Hi , I picked up an old Hercus 9 from a recycling yard, when I got her home I had to disassemble it to get her of the trailer. Now she is sitting in pieces on the back veranda, much to the wife's disgust. I want to restore her to her former glory, my question is where do I start? Apart from...

I saw these on epay and was wondering if they are any good or just a gimmick? I would be hand where you cant get to the other side. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/86pcs-Threaded-Nut-Rivet-Tool-Riveter-Rivnut-Nutsert-Gun-Riveting-Kit-M3-M8-Set-/282422009810?hash=item41c1a9dfd2:g:0NwAAOSwB-1Y5GI9

What are the most common Nut & Bolt sizes in both metric and imperial? I have been trying to sort out my lifetime collection of Nut & Bolts, about 6 x 4 Lts container full, I keep finding these strange sizes, for me any way, like 9.5 mm, 6.75 mm, etc that will not match up with any of my...

Call me patriotic but I have been after one of these lathes for years, they were build about approx 45 mins or so from my home town Before I picked her up. Well here is an updated photo of her new surroundings , I haven't got room in my shed.

One of the Push Button oilers ball is stuck in my lathe. I have pulled the brass housing out, but the ball is stuck about 25 mm in. I tried getting a magnetised rod to try and pull it out, didn't work. Is there any way to get it out with out pulling the carrage to bits.:confused: The lathe...

I am after another ER UM Type clamping nut for my collet chuck, I have been scouring eBay. My questions are: Is the thread in the ER UM type clamping nut universal? What are the advantages/disadvantages of the ball bearing type nut?

I need a coolant system for my mill, lathe and band saw. I have a pump and tank for the mill and lathe. How many nozzles would I need for the mill? What is the best idea of containing the coolant splatters? My band saw is a BS-5, how can I install a coolant system to this, because...

I saw this you tube video on another forum, i like the idea very much, but being electronically challenged, I was wondering if any one would be able to give me a wiring diagram. Would this motor be powerful enough for a Seig SX3 long table...

I am looking for a Dro for my mill, and more I look the more confused I get. I have a Sinpo 2 axis Dro 2L on my lathe and thought about getting a Sinpo 3 axis Dro 3M for my mill. Sinpo 3 Axis Digital Readout for Mill Milling Machine Complete DRO Kit | eBay Which is $ 661.10 plus postage...

What is the maximum size vice recommended for a Sieg SX3L mill? Also what is the max weight?

I got the Sieg SX3 striped down and cleaned ready to re assemble. What sort of grease do I use on the lead screw? What oil and grease should I lubricate it with. Must be available in Aust

What is the best way to lift a mill from the crate onto the stand . Can I wrap a sling around the head and lift from there?

I am still looking around for a mill just about made up my mind leaning towards the Seig SX3L from Aussee. 1, Are the Auto feed/power drive worth getting? 2, I have most the gear I need for my lathe, What is the basic tooling I will need to get started on the mill? 3, A what hight...

I was looking at these mills and wondering if any one has any experience with them, good or bad? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Metex-Opt...item3f275603d6 They appear to be the equivalent to the Seig Super X3 is this correct? Which is the better mill?

I am going to buy a mill the size of a Sieg X3 and wonder what tooling you recommend for this mill. I would like to take advantage of USPS current charges before they bring in there new charges in late January. Must Have: Would be nice: Pipe Dreams: Thanks Mark.

I am thinking of buying a mill, about the size of a Sieg X2 or X3 or Sieg Super X3. I need the Mill to be available in Aust. I know everyone always tells you bigger is better but that is about the size I can squeeze in to my shed. I would love to hear your pro's and con's of these machines...

I was turning a 60 degree taper. When I started turning the slide it was quite stiff then it loosen up and I noticed some sideways movement of the slide then saw that the gib had come loose, I stopped the lathe and as I wound the slid back a small rod come out from the Compound slide. The rod...

Some one one a penturning forum gave me this link. http://www.eccentricengineering.com.au/ I was wondering if these are any good? Has any one used these/ What was the verdict. Thanks Mark.

I switched my new lathe on today, the green light that indicates there is power lit up, the variable speed readout screen lit up and soon as I released the on button the screen went out and there is no power to the forwards and reverse switch. If I hold the on switch on then switch the...