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4th June 2012, 10:39 PM #1Senior Member
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Restored wolfenden chain mortiser
I finally fired up my chain mortiser today,and am very impressed. Previously,I've only used a H&F chisel mortiser,and found it not to be up to scratch on harder timber such as redgum. The Wolfenden with a 1/2 inch chain went through a redgum post with ease and no effort,and left a very neat mortise. Initially I thought it was no better than the chisel mortiser, but then I realised the motor was running in the wrong direction, so I swapped a couple of wires,and WOW what a difference that made(STUPID). It makes a lot sawdust,so I'll try and figure out some dust extraction for it. I'll hopefully post some pics of it as soon as it's totally finished. I think I'm going to love my new toy. Cheers Greg
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11th June 2012, 03:23 PM #2
That's great to hear Greg!
Change of direction is another cool thing about 3-phase.
What motor did you end up using?
Cheers,
Paul
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11th June 2012, 08:40 PM #3Senior Member
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Hi Paul, I used a 3hp 2800rpm single phase motor,and it works fine. I didn't really need to change the motor direction, as a mate of mine said, why didn't you you just put the chain on the other way. I felt like a real dope as that solution never entered my mind. I've run it a few times,and am very happy. It cuts cleanly and quickly without any effort,and I cant imagine ever wanting to use a chisel mortiser again. I'll post pics this week,and although I'm happy with the outcome, it certainly is not a STENNER, but i love it anyway. Cheers Greg
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12th June 2012, 06:59 AM #4
Easier to swap the wires
Unless you leave the power on
What is the smallest mortice it will cut?
I'll post pics this week,and although I'm happy with the outcome, it certainly is not a STENNER, but i love it anyway. Cheers Greg
Cheers,
Paul
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13th June 2012, 10:19 AM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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G'day Greg
How about a couple of photo's of the finished restoration? Seeing you haven't put any up, someone had to ask.
My old mortiser has the drive sprocket for a chain attachment but not the mounting for the chain bar. Would you mind taking a couple of shots of the bar mounting bracket, may be able to fabricate something that would do the job.
Tony
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13th June 2012, 05:53 PM #6Senior Member
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wolfenden chain mortiser
G'day Tony, as stated in my previous posts, pics are on the way,I'm just waiting on my wife who is away at the moment to return,as she has the camera.I'll include some of the chain bar mounting. The bar on my machine is fitted to a solid mount which is welded not bolted to the machine. Mine is missing the chisel attatchment which would have been a bolt on fixture,and I'd like to see if i could get my hands on one,but am not too fussed, as after doing quite a few mortises with the chain,I can't imagine wanting to chisel mortise again. What make of machine is yours? and I'd be keen to see some pics as well. Cheers Greg
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14th June 2012, 02:03 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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G'day Greg
Think you have already seen it in the "unnamed chisel mortiser" thread in this forum.
Do you know whether the bar for a chain mortiser is interchangable between different makes of machine (similar to chainsaws) or if each manufacturer has his own design?
Tony
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14th June 2012, 02:35 PM #8Senior Member
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Chain Mortiser
Hi Tony, I'm not sure, but on yours it looks as though you would remove the chisel attatchment,and once removed,there may be a slot that will accept a chain bar. That is the way it is on my machine. Do yo have a sprocket fitted in front of the bevel drive gear? Cheers Greg
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14th June 2012, 04:36 PM #9Senior Member
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Restored Wolfenden
Finally here are some pics of my machine. I have the origional belt guard,but am yet to sand and paint it. I'm also going to make a guard for bevel gear(for chisel) and sprocket. Cheers Greg. PS. Paul the smallest bar and chain i have will do a 1/4 inch mortise. PPS. Tony,I caught up with a guy today who has a huge collection of old chains,bars and sprockets and my understanding from him is that all English type machines will accept the same bar. The last 2 pics I've added are as it looked when i got it.
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17th June 2012, 03:15 PM #10
That's a great job Greg ... I saw it when you posted it and had to step back to digest it
Great photos ... now I wanna see some video (Only child syndrome )
Would you say that the machine is basically a simple design ... just built to last?
BTW - have you seen The Awesome Power of the Chain Mortiser | Popular Woodworking Magazine
It looks a little tame actually
Where's the chips flying? ok I see it now - get them some jarrah to try it on.
Cheers,
Paul
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JoBIUwGGWI]Dictum Bench Class, Day 2 - YouTube[/ame]
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17th June 2012, 03:26 PM #11
Here's one I hadn't seen before:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX7bUf_oJJQ]Timber Jig - YouTube[/ame]
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19th June 2012, 08:08 PM #12Senior Member
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G'day Paul, I would definitely agree that my machine is built to last,and that is due to it's simplicity.Although the castings are fairly rough,all of the moving parts have been well machined,and there is not much that can go wrong with it,as it is nice and basic. The 2nd video you posted was amazing,and I've watched it a few times. Cheers Greg
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17th July 2012, 11:19 PM #13
Very nice job greg !
Greg your Chain Mortise machine looks terrific, I do like the light grey color, if I recall a lot of the Wolfenden machine's were painted that way too, a very sympathetic restoration, well done.
Here's a little trip down memory lane below, courtesy of google street view,
It's not the way I remember it but at least the little office is still there...
Melbourne Matty.
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18th July 2012, 01:31 AM #14
I might have a Wolfenden sawbench
Thought this older posting might be of interest.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f153/c...awbench-98605/
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18th July 2012, 05:57 PM #15
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