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    On Friday afternoon (in the rain) I had this delivered.

    aCC11.jpg aCC3292.jpg Wadkin CC 3292, of 1956.

    I had it dropped at the roadside, as our driveway is very narrow at the top - too narrow for even a medium size truck. Yesterday the weather was beautiful, and I made a lot of progress stripping it down. I needed an allen key in a size I don't own, to get the carriage rollers out. I borrowed one this morning, and I was just outside (expecting more rain) removing the allen head bolts...

    aCC12.jpg

    ...when a van going by (ours is a quiet side road) screeched to a halt, the drive jumped out and ran back to me. He said "That's a Wadkin". - You just have to be a Waddie to tell that's a Wadkin from what was left on the roadside .

    It's nice to meet a kindred spirit in the flesh (yes, I can communicate with you guys, but I've never actually met any of you - though I hope to put that right some day).

    Anyway, it turns out that the guy just loves old woodworking machinery, especially Wadkin gear. He runs a small one man business out of an old factory, and most of his gear is Wadkin. He said he has an identical saw to the CC, only his is older (with less aluminium and more cast iron). I showed him my PK (what can be seen of it where it's stored) and he thinks his might be the same (he recognised the mitre fence), and says he has two Wadkin spindle moulders.
    I've got his address, and I'm invited to visit his workplace. I can't wait (this Wadkinitus is uncurable, apparently... ).

    Cheers, Vann.
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    Awesome get Vann! I have to admit the old Wadkin machines really tickle my fancy but sadly they don't seem to come up in WA very often. Seen a couple of sliding panel saws and a couple of RAS but they were all from the Bursgreen era.

    Dream machine would be a Waddie 10" AGS, I'd be a happy man if I could add one of those to the shed.

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    I've got a CC that I got given of Nathan, it came to me in lots of bits because he started a refurb then didn't have time. Its in amazing original condition. It is a one with a smaller cut. I'm very tempted for it to be my next project.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    I've got a CC that I got given of Nathan, it came to me in lots of bits because he started a refurb then didn't have time. Its in amazing original condition. It is a one with a smaller cut. I'm very tempted for it to be my next project.
    That sort of thing terrifies me for some reason. I've actually come across a couple of machines like that in the last few months, had to pass on them because I was worried I'd find bits missing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vann View Post
    ...Anyway, it turns out that the guy just loves old woodworking machinery, especially Wadkin gear. He runs a small one man business out of an old factory, and most of his gear is Wadkin...
    I've got his address, and I'm invited to visit his workplace...
    I got the opportunity to visit today. The guy's got a great set-up consisting solely of OWWM, mostly Wadkin.

    Unfortunately due to lack of time and low batteries in the camera, I didn't get to itemise all his gear. But for a start, here's his Wadkin CC.

    aCC1.jpg aCC2.jpg aCC3.jpg aCC4.jpg

    The CC is missing the original blade guard, and the cover over the motor brake. Other than that, it looks to be in original condition.

    I didn't have time (nor suitable clothing) to crawl under the table looking for a tag.

    Cheers, Vann.
    Gatherer of rusty planes tools...
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    Default Spindle Moulders

    He has two spindle moulders.

    This one which is his regular user.

    aE1.jpg


    And this one, which has only recently been acquired - EV 580 (test 2949) - pre-1937.

    aEV1.jpg aEV 580.jpg

    Cheers, Vann.
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    Default Buzzers & Thicknessers

    He has three machines for buzzing and thicknessing.

    A Bursgreen buzzer.

    aBurs.jpg

    An RE thicknesser - REA 403 (test 28379) of 1947.

    aRE1.jpg aRE3.jpg aRE2.jpg aRE4.jpg aRE 403.jpg

    And a nice RM under & over, that I completely managed to miss when taking pictures (next visit...).

    Cheers, Vann.
    Gatherer of rusty planes tools...
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    Thanks Vann,
    I'm enjoying the tour !

    Melbourne Matty.

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    Default Woodlathe

    A nice RS lathe (RS-8" I think) RS 815 (test 25539), of 1945.

    aRS2.jpg aRS1.jpg aRS 815.jpg

    This lathe came with two banjos, and a engineers-type tool holder (not currently fitted) for patternmaking. The motor has been moved, with a gearbox in between, giving multiple speeds and reverse (I'm not sure if it's still the original motor - forgot to look). No tripod for outboard turning.

    Cheers, Vann.
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    Mmmm

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    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    Mmmm
    Is that a Mmmm!! or an Mmmm?? As in: are you enjoying this - or have I got my facts wrong?

    Cheers, Vann.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vann View Post
    A nice RS lathe (RS-8" I think) RS 815 (test 25539), of 1945.

    aRS2.jpg aRS1.jpg aRS 815.jpg

    This lathe came with two banjos, and a engineers-type tool holder (not currently fitted) for patternmaking. The motor has been moved, with a gearbox in between, giving multiple speeds and reverse (I'm not sure if it's still the original motor - forgot to look). No tripod for outboard turning.

    Cheers, Vann.
    Christ on a cracker that thing is beautiful.

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    Default Table Saws/Saw Benches

    He has three saw benches.

    Firstly this cute little SNR. SNR 224 (test 13678), of 1940 (I'm going to show my ignorance here: this thing looks more like the SO saw in the 1936 Wadkin cattledog).

    aSNR1.jpg aSNR 224.jpg


    Then this big grunty PD, PD 454 (test 7974) which is pre-1937 (again showing my ignorance: this one looks like the SP & SR saws in the 1936 Wadkin cattledog).

    aPD1.jpg aPD 454.jpg


    And finally, the pièce de résistance, a Wadkin PK - jewel in the crown of any Wadkin collection . PK 1479 (test 43686) of 1952.

    aPK2.jpg aPK1.jpg

    aPK 1479.jpg

    Complete with slider extension, but missing it's double mitre fence, protractor, and crown guard.

    Cheers, Vann.
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    Vann,

    Nice!!! Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable to see these machines and clearly in use

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    Mmm as in I'm really enjoying it. He has a nice collection. I like that little saw bench. He likes his black paint

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