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7th December 2013, 05:29 PM #1Retired
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Question did Wolfenden produce a 14 inch wide jointer and if so is it possible to find a manual as mine measures 14 inch wide and yet it can only find a 12 inch wide when I do a google search maybe I am measuring wrong, I bought one about 8 months ago in going order but I want to totally restore it to like new with a new paint job.Etc.
Another question will it take spiral head cutters and if so cost wise what would that be anyone know.
I will be dressing very highly figured Tasmanian blackwood.
Regards Bob
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7th December 2013, 10:14 PM #2
Ive only ever seen 12 inch ones Bob , One of the the catalogues would show 14 inch if they exist but I don't have a catalogue to check.
Where are you measuring from ?
I checked my 12 inch Wolfenden and the blade and head are 12 inches wide, the tables are wider I think , I didn't measure them.
Yes it will take a spiral head, there are a few options / makes.
I only just started talking to a guy at the last Working with wood show here in Melbourne , I have his brochure somewhere , he had a cheaper looking type than others I have seen , possibly an Asian make . I can give you his details if I find them. He has supplied them for the Wolfenden machines.
I think the better ones are from the US .
That's about all I know about them.
I didn't get prices.
Rob
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8th December 2013, 10:09 AM #3
I agree with Rob, I would be looking to the US for one of these cutter heads, why pay a middle man ?
Have a look at these sites.....
Byrd Shelix Spiral Jointer Planer Heads Helical Cutterheads
::: Byrd Tool Corp :::
Helix Head | Helical Cutterheads
And yes, Wolfenden most certainly did make a 14 inch machine....
Melbourne Matty.
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8th December 2013, 10:30 AM #4Retired
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Thanks Rob & Matty, I will take a few photos and post them by tomorrow.
Regards Bob
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8th December 2013, 09:08 PM #5Retired
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Hi Rob, Matty hope this helps ruler is all the way through under the fence.
Regards BobLast edited by woodturner777; 8th December 2013 at 09:09 PM. Reason: correction
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9th December 2013, 12:29 PM #7Retired
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9th December 2013, 03:00 PM #8
Thanks Bob, take your time, things happen nice and slow around here and thats the way I like it !
As we are talking Wolfenden jointers, I was reminiscing a little over one that I use to own, I had it for many years and sold it just recently.
Any way just thought I would share some pic's .....
Melbourne Matty.
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9th December 2013, 06:51 PM #9
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9th December 2013, 07:28 PM #10
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9th December 2013, 08:20 PM #11
Matty,
here we go...note the "man-size" head also...hehehe
I should stop poking fun, and thank you instead...they are your blades in it..woops
I included a pic of the bloke loading it into the trailer behind the ute. Can't see it though. I was rushed because as soon as I parked he had it over the fence.
Another welded body. 1950s isn't it Matty???
Peter
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3rd January 2014, 10:18 PM #12Senior Member
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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 with the idea of buying it myself, but at the time it wasn't in the budget and I don't have 3 phase. I am looking forward to seeing it polished up. I am also interested in the addition of the spiral cutters and how you go about it.
Best of luck with the restoration,
Joel
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6th January 2014, 08:09 AM #13Retired
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Hi Joel, It sure is a small world, you are spot on, yes that is where I bought it off the builder.
I will post a few more photos this coming week and all going to plan I hope to have it restored within the next couple of months.
I will get a quote on the spiral cutters. regards Bob
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Hi Matty, it has taken me a while but the Wolfenen jointer is now fully restored and I will be having it picked up this coming Tuesday.
I had the old blades in the machine sharpened so that I can start to use it as the spiral cutters will be at least 3 months away before they arrive. regards Bob
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23rd February 2014, 05:36 PM #15Senior Member
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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
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