I was given a number of parts from a few Hercus lathes and have managed to put them to good use by assembling a bitsa lathe. The finished result is a mix of A, B & C Hercus parts including a home made motor base. The finished lathe sits on a tray made from a rusted laundry cabinet that I found on the vacant block next door to my house. A coat of hammer tone paint gives a nice finish to the lathe and tray.