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I tried the above and this is what I get.

I have windoze 10.

I was trying to copy and paste some text, rather than type it out all again.

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How do you copy and paste on this forum?

Thanks.

G'Day Hopper

I am just assuming they will be stuffed going by the condition of the rest of the lathe.

Am waiting for an order to arrive from Mal.

G'Day Robin,

Main reason is the lathe is

When I pulled the counter shaft assembly apart both bushed appeared tight until I pulled it apart.

I soaked the parts in degreaser then blasted it with a 3500 psi gurni, I found this , makes me think the bearings will be just as bad.

There are some parts the repeated soaking in degreaser and the gurni would not remove the baked on dirt and grease.

Sorry about the rust, I had it stored on the veranda, last weekend we had our first rain in over two years.

I back didn't realize it is over a year, got side tracked put a new roof on the house, spent a far bit of the time up and down the track to quacks and hospitals, 1000 km and 500 km south.

My new year revolution is to get stuck in to restoring the old girl.

I am looking for the following bearings, can any one give me a heads up where I can get them from?

When I bought my Hercus lathe, this came with all the bits ans pieces.

Does any one know what it is?

This bit slides back and forwards.

Thank you very much John,

I appreciate this very much.

Edited By Mark Eisen on 23/02/2019 23:44:30

Thanks Robin, got it apart no problems.

Is your Boxford Whitworth thread?

How can I get this pin out without wrecking the key?

I have tried gently tapping it etc with an success.

According to the Southbend Army manual, there is a worm, key, pin and collar.

I was just wondering if these are any good?

I remember when I was a kid seeing quite a few, but dont hear of these any more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUt3P2_lfm0

https://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/attachments/f25/26629d1285794969-10-6-position-turret-tailstock-any-value-stuff-011small.jpg

https://downrivertools.com/plan-sets-kits/bed-turret-plan-sets/mk-ii-bed-turret-for-south-bend-9-lathe-drawings.html

Edited By Mark Eisen on 24/01/2019 06:55:16

Edited By Mark Eisen on 24/01/2019 06:56:37

I put a 2 axis dro on my 9 X 20 lathe, the scales where too high to fit behind the cross slide, so I mounted it on the end of the cross slide, I had to modifiy my backsplash guard.

I bought one of these for my little lathe.

I am quite happy with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grtiFa56Bpw

Thanks for your replies everyone

Great link Robin, very interesting,

I have ordered that Guide to Renovating the South Bend, just got to be patient for our slow mail.

Derek I finally had succuss , the S/Bend tailstock has square recess and the Hercus is dovetailed, I finally got the base off, now just got to get the cap of the end.

The bed is cleaned up, All the Hercus I have seen all have been paint red inside the bed except mine.

Hang on whats this.

That is a very nice lathe, your lucky to get one in that condition.

When I get to my head stock I will have some questions for you.

I like your T slotted cross slide very much.

I used to live about 45 min from where they were built, though in those days I wasnt interested in wood and metal work.

Would you be able to scan the brochure for me?

I have a copy of the Hercus 260 if any one wants a copy.