Lathe for sale

[louie_the_fly]

I have a Hercus metal turning lathe for sale. 6 inch swing, about 20 inches between centres. I only used it a couple of times after I bought it nearly 2 years ago. Has been partly dismantled for transport, and is in storage. I.e. cross slide, tool post, motor and tailstock off to make it lighter to move. It is a good little machine for hobbyists. Has some accessories, tooling, and set of back gears. It is mounted on a sturdy bench. Needs a new drive belt.

It needs to go because I don't have room for it at my new house. It is in storage in the Adelaide Hills. Sorry, I don't have a photo at the moment.

Looking for 675 bucks ono.

Thanks for looking.

[Starless]

Louie,
I gather it's a wood turning lathe.

[Largamus]

Brian, with a cross slide and tool post i'm pretty sure it would be a metal lathe.

[louie_the_fly]

Oops. Metal lathe. I've edited the ad accordingly.

I just assumed (wrongly) that everyone knew Hercus built metal turning lathes. My bad.

Thanks.

[torana68]

I think they do both, which model 9" or 260? metric or? if its a 260 put me on the list but photos are necessary :)
Roger

[Starless]

I'm not a turner, just curious.
I have often had to get stuff turned and would
like to learn to do it myself.

[Starless]

As it is a metal turning lathe I am interested.
Is it something that would be suitable for me to learn to turn with?
Photos would be very useful.

[louie_the_fly]

According to what I described to my brother, who works for Her us, its a 9". They did make wood lathes as well, under the Durden brand name. F W Hercus and Durden merged some time ago. They no longer make any lathes, but they still refurbish their old machines.

I can't get a photo until the weekend. Will post one then.

Brian, I will pm you.

Roger, I also have you planted in my memory banks.

Thanks all.