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    rogerjenkins Guest

    Default Old Durden Pacemaker combo saw-planer

    Scored today, ( Sunday,24th.June,2012 ). It was heading for Scrap,- but got a repreive, into my shed for the time being. It has the name, "Pacemaker, ' in large letters on one side, and in smaller letters underneath, " Made by Durden Machery Co, Glynde, S.A. " and is a combo saw, & planer, with the electric motor positioned outside the heavy steel stand. The brand name on the electric motor reads, " Crompton Electric Motor Co. " If that's any help to anyone.
    Still has the original rubber-coated wiring, & the old Bakelite plug.
    It weights heaps,- took three of us to lift onto my trailer,- then three of us again to lift it off my trailer, and into the shed !!!
    Don't have any photos as my camera is playing up !!
    ** Am thinking of putting the old Durden up for sale, when I find out a bit more info about it, plus its estimated value other than simply scrap value. Would like to see it go to a Collector, or Restorer other than simply to a scrap metal yard.

    Also scored is a, " Sherline made in Australia, " Woodworking Lathe,-
    - Aluminum Frame, & table, bolted onto a piece of heavy, " C" ,section galv steel. Has three varying diameter pulleys with it, plus separate electric motor,- can anyone shed any light on this too, as to age, value, ( if any ), etc.

    Roger.

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    I have a Pacemaker. Nice machine for a small shed. I think from memory I have a scan of the manual that I can email to you if you want. PM me your email address if you want it. Sounds like you may have an earlier version than mine unless you have some guards missing. Mine has the motor enclosed within it. Still the manual may be useful to you.
    The other day I described to my daughter how to find something in the garage by saying "It's right near my big saw". A few minutes later she came back to ask: "Do you mean the black one, the green one, or the blue one?".

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    Default Durden Pacemaker

    Hi Rog,
    Is the Durden Blue? If it is, it's an early model around 1960. Could I ask as to where you picked it up from, as my father had one. It built our house, then he sold to someone else who built his house and several boats. Don't know from there, as that person got dementia.
    I could be interested depending on how much you want for it??? To keep it in the family again.
    Value around $500 depending on condition, is it complete as in saw guard fence etc.
    Kryn

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    Quote Originally Posted by petersemple View Post
    I have a Pacemaker. Nice machine for a small shed. I think from memory I have a scan of the manual that I can email to you if you want. PM me your email address if you want it. Sounds like you may have an earlier version than mine unless you have some guards missing. Mine has the motor enclosed within it. Still the manual may be useful to you.
    Peter, your unit would be a grey. It is a later model around 1990 or there abouts.
    Kryn

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    Yep, I would have said mine was black, but it could well be dark gray. I paid $400 for it second hand from somebody on the forum here, and for my needs it has been well worth it. Paid for itself almost straight away in projects I didn't have to pay tradies to do.
    The other day I described to my daughter how to find something in the garage by saying "It's right near my big saw". A few minutes later she came back to ask: "Do you mean the black one, the green one, or the blue one?".

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    Hi,
    I think I have the Durden you guys mentioned about.
    It is blue and over 50 yrs old and I believe it is 10 inches' but earlier that sp10/600. On the motor plate it says NESB51/2SP if that is the model no.

    In fact it's quite tricky as per setting up, if not impossible. I bought it from a nice mate, his father bought it new while in SA.

    Cheers

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    All these machines have been mentioned ... and still no photos ...

    If you have an old machine, you have an *obligation* to provide photos!!!

    Just kidding.

    ... but serious.

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by pmcgee View Post
    All these machines have been mentioned ... and still no photos ...

    If you have an old machine, you have an *obligation* to provide photos!!!

    Just kidding.

    ... but serious.

    Paul
    Paul is right, this is ridiculous, I mean you guys might as well be phone texting each-other....

    Narr, just kidding....

    Pic's like this would be good but.......



    Melbourne Matty.

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    Now thats in good condition, and nice Pic's too.
    Yes it does look like the fence guide has been extended and guard too, more than likely to cut board material.
    Noticing also that the fence is missing from the little moulding setup beside the jointer, and there is a steel cylinder over the would be cutter.
    I would consider a phase converter if you had more 3 phase machinery in mind but perhaps a motor change to single phase would do the trick.
    Great machine, thanks for showing !!

    Melbourne Matty.

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    Hi

    i just bought an old pacemaker and are just trying to figure out if its all good, i saw on some old posts that someone had a owners manual and was just trying to get my hands on one or a copy of one. any help would be appreciated

    thanks nick

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