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    Default De-bucketting Post 1.

    Another photobucketted thread I thought I'd try putting the photos back in while there's a window of opportunity...
    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    I've had a change of mind and decided to do this little sander instead of the LQ. I'm going to leave the LQ smeared in plus gas for a while. I got this from a foundry pattern shop in Bolton that was closing. I've had it a couple of years and its a lovely thing.
    When I started stripping it I noticed it still has a lot of original wiring which is well past its best, the cloth was starting to drop to bits so its probably a good thing I chose this one.

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    Please let me know if any photos don't show.

    Enjoy.

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    Default De-bucketting Post 7.

    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    Here's the cover for the trip box, I like to use paint stripper on something like this to protect any detail.

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    I think this paint job must have been in the late 70's early 80's. Wadkin brought out a 'supersaw' with literature of this colour.

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    What is a single phase preventor?

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    Its lost a couple of its corners, any ideas on how to fix. Maybe build up with braze and file?

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    I started remove the 8 layers of paint and it has done a great job of protecting the metal, no rust. I think the people casting at wadkin must of had a really good day because these casting are really nice with very little evidence of fettling. The surface is perfect for a paint finish.

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    Cheers, Vann.
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    Default De-bucketting Post 8.

    It seems I got distracted . I'll try to get a few more posts repaired...

    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    I got the sanding disc separated from the motor.

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    A little heat before tapping the pins out

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    The motor is 1.5hp

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    This machine dates from 1945

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    I love coming across old asset labels and writing

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    Cheers, Vann.
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    Default De-bucketting Post 9.

    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    A bit progress, scotchbrighted the table

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    Cleaned up the lettering with the dremmel and removed some casting marks

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    Took the motor to bits to check things out.

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    A well maintained motor, I was the first inside and the bearings are still good

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    Cheers, Vann.
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    Default De-bucketting Post 10

    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    Not the perfect weather for painting but needs must.

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    A couple of days later I started assembling things and wondered why the motor wouldn't line at all. After a good 15mins I realised I rebuilt the motor backwards.

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    Cheers, Vann.
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    Default De-bucketting Post 11

    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    All done. I had a nightmare with the starter and single phase preventor. Before I took this to bits everything worked fine but something must have happened whilst I was working on it. I took loads of pictures to refer back to. I replaced a couple of wires where the insulation was perished. Anyway would it heck play nice when all put back together. After 4 days of messing with it I gave in and installed a modern starter. I managed to use the original start / stop buttons which is good.

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    What to do next Hmmm
    What to do next indeed! If anyone has a favourite Wadkin (or Sagar) thread they would like to see de-bucketted, let me know.

    Cheers, Vann.
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