Looking for Information on a Hercus Hobby Lathe
The Hercus Hobby Lathe
Ray Gurney recently bought this at auction in Sydney.
No makers marks, originally painted black. 15" between centres.
3.5" to bed (twin 1.125" ground bars)
Leadscrew and nose 0.75" X 10. Single split bronze head bearings.
Correspondence with Tony at Home of the Lathe (a great reference site), revealed that was a home grown Hercus Hobby lathe, manuf. In Adelaide between 1933-39.
Another version was backgeared, with full split bearings and a different saddle/crossfeed.
Bob Crosbie found an ad in a McPherson’s Catalogue from the 30’s... 
Hercus Hobby Lathe from McPherson’s Catalogue
Does someone out there remember it?
Any Manuals, Parts Lists or reminiscences would be welcome.
Ray can be contacted Ph (02) 95691241 or e-mail confur@acay.com.au