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  1. 22nd December 2018, 09:55 PM #1
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    Default Hello from Adelaide.

    Hi guys, I have been a member here for some years, but I haven't done much with woodwork for some years. Waaay back in the 80's I had a Durden Pacemaker UP12-600, and I kept the brochures etc from that machine. Today I bought the same model machine just minutes from me but it will need lots of work...but it works. I started stripping it to see all the faults etc. this is what I have.
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    Welcome back! They are good machine unfortunately any parts you need you will have to fabricate yourself there are no longer any spares available and Durden will not assist you
    I have one the same
    I would love to have look at the rise and fall mechanism for the saw while you have it apart
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    Quote Originally Posted by China View Post
    Welcome back! They are good machine unfortunately any parts you need you will have to fabricate yourself there are no longer any spares available and Durden will not assist you
    I have one the same
    I would love to have look at the rise and fall mechanism for the saw while you have it apart
    Thanks for the info China, I thought that was how it would be with parts. I have a metal lathe welder, and milling machine, so I think I can do what I need to get it back to working correctly. With the table raise/lower, it has been messed with, so until I take more apart, I won't be much help probably. This it that area. One thing I did save from all those years ago was the original brochures and price sheet covering all attachments etc....and in perfect condition.
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    Welcome back Rob.

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    Hmmm my post disappeared The rise and fall is completely missing on mine, i would be happy to measure it up myself and take some pics, if you are ok with it
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    I did post pictures of what I have on your thread, but it need to be approved I think? You are welcome to look at mine, or I can try again with the pictures, up to you. I am at Hallett Cove.
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    Welcome back Rob.

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    welcome back Rob
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    Thanks for the welcome guys, I appreciate it.
    I have spent a number of hours on the new toy, and although I still have a bit to do, I now have this.
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    Farrrt! thats a few hours very well spent. Tell us how you went about the process of bringing it back to glory.

    Ive seen a lot worse.
    I would love to grow my own food, but I can not find bacon seeds
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tonto View Post
    Farrrt! thats a few hours very well spent. Tell us how you went about the process of bringing it back to glory.

    Ive seen a lot worse.
    For the cast iron top, wd40 with a scourer and a lot of hand rubbing. The fence was disassembled and cleaned, black areas were repainted with rustolium flat black. All rusted parts that should be just clean steel were wire brushed, it was only surface rust, but plenty of it. I removed the old makeshift wheels and fitted an original looking wheel kit from Bunnings. The axle they have was too long so it had to be cut off about 150mm.
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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Robl".
    There are quite a few members around Adelaide and cross Sth Aust plus the rest of the country.....
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
    Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork......
    Cheers crowie

    PS - May I suggest you add another thread in the machinery section on this one to gain a wider viewing....
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