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I have found this on gumtree if anyone is interested, looks like a great machine, its a shame i already have a jointer project...... Buzzer wadkin | Other Tools & DIY | Gumtree Australia Clarence...

Hi Wigwood,

Specialty veneers (corina timbers) in somerset have a good supply of minor species. Distinctive Timbers in Devonport have an excellent selection of figured timber, burls and craftwood...

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It might pay to start with you local joiner, they would be able to cut and edge panels for you too.

Thanks guys for replies. As you mentioned Old Hilly if the cable is not right 'something has gotta give' I just didn't want it to be the motor.

Not sure if this has been shared already, but some nice old machines for sale. Too far away for me
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I have pust picked up the machine in the attached photos. It looks like a later model of the jointer in earlier posts. For the age of the machine it appears to be good condition.
My...

I have just purchased a second hand 15" carbatec thicknesser. The cable on the machine was way too short and I have replaced it with a lead from a 15amp extension cord .
What i didn't think about...

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Hi Ivory and WoodChip,

I will let you know if I have any left,

Hi guys,

PM's sent. Thanks for quick replys, will be good to see them being used,

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I have a reasonable quantity of huon pine rippings approx 15mm square and 200mm long. I thought these would be good for small spindle turning projects or maybe trims on box work? Happy to give these...

Hi Chris,

I never used the original fence but I did notice that when repositioning the fence would drag on the rear rail and then lock in position out of square. I am happy with the carbatec...

Fit out is one of my favourite parts of building. A couple of tips that I have found helpful are:
Instead of cutting the first length square I will cut 3-5 degrees out of square on the face, so the...

Hi Steve,This link might help you search for more information https://forum.canadianwoodworking.com/showthread.php?47759-Its-an-addiction&

I use bee's wax or what ever wax I have handy at the time. It makes the tables on the machines look great all shined up and seems to last a good amount of time.

My latest addition to the saw is something simple, but should make using the saw so much easier to use. After discovering that the tape that came with the fence was inaccurate I had to find an...

Thanks guys,
I agree with you rob, some nicer screws would finish them off, it was a case of using what I had. I thought a nice nurled brass screw would work well and make it easier to tighten...

I just thought I would show these off. I had the need for a new marking guage and was too tight to pay $35 at the local hardware. So I spent the afternoon marking these, I thought if I was going to...

It has taken a while to get around to it, but I have set up a hose and outlet to connect to a dust extraction system. It should work a treat.

It may be worth looking at the new lamello joining system, I haven't used one but have heard that complex joinery like your wine rack is made a lot easier.

To my eye I would say it is very fine saw dust, the Huon could possibly be leeching a small about of resin, but I don't think the myrtle would, no more than any other timber. A friend has another...

To my eye I would say it is very fine saw dust, the Huon could possibly be leeching a small about of resin, but I don't think the myrtle would, no more than any other timber. A friend has another...

I have had the metabo dh330 thicknesser for several years and used it for hobby use building furniture mainly in Huon pine and myrtle.
After about six months of use I noticed that the machine was...

Hafele distribute grass hardware. They have an online catalogue. Most kitchen hardware shops and probably hardware shops will supply the hafele range.
Failing this you will probably find that the...

The smell is great, I don't think you can beat it as far as timber goes.
I picked it up from a local saw mill up on the coast, you never know the guy in New Town may have got his from the same...

I thought I would share some of my excitement at what I picked up this morning. A pallet load of huon pine that I will use for woodturning, all that fun for$500:U

I have made a modest start to making a new crown guard. I should be able to use the original riving knife. I will make to final guard out of polycarbonate.

I have just found this link to am aftermarket crown guard, it is what I had in mind to replace the original guard. http://www.thesharkguard.com/sharkwadkin.php
I think I will have a go at...

Hi Paul,
I would like 3ph, but couldn't justify it in my small shed. Maybe in the next shed...
I would be interested in seeing work in progress photos of your Ags,
Joel

It's been a while, but I have finally got around to getting the 'dust shroud' made and had the chance to put it in over the weekend. It fitted as I hoped it would, and am able to adjust blade...

Hi Bob,
The machine looks great, you must be looking forward to using it. Where did you source your spiral cutter from and what was the cost?
Joel

Thanks for the information Paul. I have a mag switch that looks similar to the one in your picture on a buzzer that is going to be replaced. It may be more suited on the table saw.
There is every...

I thought someone might be interested in this nice collection of old machines.
3 phase wood working tools | Power Tools | Gumtree Australia West Coast Area - Rosebery | 1036736976

It has been a long time coming, but today I finally got to switch the machine on. I have put a new 3hp Weg single phase motor into the machine. The original motor was 2hp 3 phase. I still have to...

Over the weekend I have got the main spindle back into the saw. It was a 'firm' fit to get the spindle and bearings back into it's hosting. Once it was mounted back on the trunnion the spindle took a...

It would be interesting to know if the brake was a wadkin factory option. I have a feeling that the machine was an ex tafe machine, I'm only guessing from the number "c108" sprayed on the back of the...

I'm a bit worried about the influence this forum is having. I was considering at some stage buying a jet/carbatec 8" jointer. After reading about problems that some forumites have had with these...

Hi Bob,
I think I may have used your jointer on a couple of occasions about 4 years ago. Did you buy it off a builder in wivenhoe/Burnie?
From what I remember it was a good solid machine. I toyed...

I think I will persist a bit more with flattening, like you say prefect would be best and I think I can get it closer.
I have only used panel saws for cross cutting and this will be my first...

I've spent a bit of time today flattening the table top. From what I could work out the whole top including the wings was concave across the width. Without measuring it was a bit under 1mm. Down the...

Rob, the saw's spindle as I understand will be checked for true while it is apart, without bearings etc. He was going to check it while it was between centres on the lathe. I will check it again when...

... Looks like I've rebuilt it on its side....

I've managed to piece the saw back together. The parts list in the manual was very helpful, I also has all the bolts and all other small bits labeled in zip lock bags.
I am still waiting for the...

That was the part auscab, number 103. I could remember reading that you had a similar incident as I did. I won't forget it is there next time.
Evansisn, the helicoil was plan b, I figured I had to...

Hi greggyboy,
nice job on the saw, looks great and has come up a treat, I'm sure it would be a fine addition to any workshop.
I'm interested to know how you went about polishing the table top, and...

I got up this morning, the sun was shining and it was nice and calm. I set up in the back yard and sprayed a coat of paint on the saw parts. The neighbors probably thought I was a bit odd considering...

I felt like a bit of an idiot when I picked up the main trunnion bracket which I busted the bolt in.... The reason it was so tight was because there was a grub screw holding it in there!!! :((:((
I...

I thought a nice touch to the machine would be to replace the original plastic handles with some timber ones. The handles are fiddle back Tas oak, that I've had put aside for a special project. I've...