I don't know what shipping from Aussie land to the UK would be, but here is an option. FYI Hercus 9" lathes are a South Bend clones. Most parts interchange with no alterations. http://australianmetalw

Yes! There is a upgrade you can do that will vastly improve the performance of your cross slide. Look in the files folder, about 2/3 of the way down you should see a per file titled “Converting A Sout

Greetings Steve, and welcome to the group. Longview...I pass through there about once a year going to visit my sister. We are practically neighbors with respect to the vastness of this nation. I live

I am in annual lathe maintenance mode at the moment. This is my third trip through the head stock, gear box, cross slide, and apron. Currently most parts of my apron have been soaking in the parts was

Jon; Thank you forthe verification. Before I can even try to thread anything into the hole I willhave to clean the silicone out of the threads. I suppose I'll have to lookaround and see if I can find

Thanks for the input Guy. I found them at McMaster Carr, but not knowing which size to order I figured it best to ask as opposed to just taking a shot In the dark. Phillip R.

Good afternoon all. I need to replace the lower oil cup on the apron of my 9a. Apparently the one that is in there now is not the proper one. It is being held in place with silicone. What would the co

Got it! Measures 5/16". That opens up a new avenue for replacement material. HSS. I just so happen to have a broken 5/16" drill bit.

Yes. I saw the how to in the tech files. I am about to upgrade the cross feed screw with a bearing. I inaverttanly ordered two of the bearings for that project, so I have an extra one. Surprisingly I

Jim; what material would you recommend I make a new one out of. I have 360 brass, 1144, 12L14, 1018, some unknown odds and ends, and 304stainless on hand.

Thank you Jim. Yes I have the older style. Had I cleaned the multiple layers of paint prior to asking the question I might would have seen that, but it probably would have taken some time for me to ge

Good morning all. In an attempt to eliminate some of the slop in my sb9 tail stock I want to replace the key located in the bore of the tail stock. I could use some pointers on how to remove the key b

been there done that. Have the tee shirt to prove it. it appears that the primer pocket has already been drilled. Tap the hole for what ever size will work for the hole that is drilled. Usually 1/4" x

Nelson, it is too to hear you have survived Irma's wrath. Hopefully your power will be restored soon. How is your water supply? Phillip R.

I love the MG. She is a beauty. Fantastic work on the restore.

By leaving the 56 tooth gear on the gear box, and the 80 tooth idler gear in place you can replace your 20 tooth spindle stud gear with a 52 tooth gear and cut a close (1.5009mm) thread by setting the

Hi Johnny. Try here: http://www.bealltool.com/products/turning/colletchuck.php Phillip R.

No problem Boris. I knew those folk were down your way. I haven't looked at their sight in a while so I didn't know if they would be of any help. Wishing you the best of Luke finding what what you nee

You could try these folks. http://australianmetalworkinghobbyist.com/store/index.php?route=common/home The 9" Hercus lathe was a clone of the 9" South Bend. They may have the 5c adapter you are lookin

Nice. I like that. Phillip R.