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1st August 2022, 09:17 AM #1Novice
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Wadkin chain& chisel morticer model nome393 test no 4394
Any idea on a price expectation of one of these one owner
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1st August 2022, 06:36 PM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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I am not going to give you the typical "depends ..." Is it a Wadkin MF or ME ? This is what I have observed over the years:
MA - $750 - $1,500
ME - $1,000 - $1,500
MF - $1,500 - $2,500
Sometimes you can get lucky - there was a very neglected MF over in WA that went for under $100 at Auction last week. It was that rusty I assumed it went for parts, it had obviously spent its last little while in the weather - yes potentially an option to restore but if the motors are gone then where would you even find replacements.
Mortisers like these have pretty much been replaced with Festool Dominos and CNC BUT you still get the old school fit outs who use them. I personally own one for the pure enjoyment of using the machine and I think it's superior in that it gives more classic joinery that I like to do.
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1st August 2022, 07:57 PM #3Novice
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Thanks g.f.w
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1st August 2022, 08:08 PM #4
I have no idea of the value of an ME over your side of the Ditch. It also depends a lot on what chisels etc. come with it.
Wadkin ran a couple of different Test Number sequences over the years. Test No. 4394 would date to either late 1926 or to 1935. As the ME was designed for flat belt drive it's more likely to be 1926 (so one hundred years old soon).
Any chance of some photos (especially of the tag)?
Cheers, Vann.Gatherer of rustyplanestools...
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2nd August 2022, 09:08 AM #5Novice
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Please call. and i have photos in my phone as i cant navigate this site
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2nd August 2022, 03:42 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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Thats a good point the tooling that comes with the machine should always be a consideration. Chains and Chisels can easily total an additional $1,000 if you buy it now.
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29th September 2022, 07:06 AM #7
Hi Charlie
I have a Wadkin mortiser and need to purchase some new chain, bar & sprocket sets.
Would you know where I could get them. I’ve seen a manufacturer in India but am concerned about quality.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Regards
Pete.
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29th September 2022, 08:42 AM #8
Hi Pete,
There are a few second hand ones on this ebay page https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...0&LH_PrefLoc=2
Also try contacting Scott & Sargeant and Daltons Wadkin, if they don't sell then they might be able to point you in the right direction.
Cheers Nigel
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30th September 2022, 08:32 AM #9
Thanks Nigel.
Anyone bought the Indian ones?
Pete.
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4th October 2022, 11:45 AM #10SENIOR MEMBER
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No idea Pete - I can't actually find someone who has bought them. Put it this way even if it lasts 1/2 the amount of time then an old English made one @ 1/4 of the price it make sense. Indiamart seems like the go - the eBay ones from India seem more expensive.
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When I have my Wadkin MA up and running I might buy one to test out.
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5th October 2022, 07:07 PM #11
Thanks Charlie.
I’ll get a set and give it a try and get back to you.
I’m sure others would like to know how they perform too.
Best regards to you.
Pete.
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5th October 2022, 07:31 PM #12
Yeah that'd be good thanks Pete. Id like to know . Ive been watching them on ebay for years but have not had the need to go buy any yet.
The old ones I have keep going strong.
I think the Indian ones must be pretty good. Surely we would have heard bad reports about them otherwise by now. Ive never heard of anyone who has used one or anything bad about them .
Rob
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