Thread: Wolfenden Jointer

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

Originally Posted by auscab

I think the better ones are from the US .
Rob

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.

Thanks Rob & Matty, I will take a few photos and post them by tomorrow.

Regards Bob

Hi Rob, Matty hope this helps ruler is all the way through under the fence.
Regards Bob

Originally Posted by woodturner777

Hi Rob, Matty hope this helps ruler is all the way through under the fence.
Regards Bob

Bob, thats defiantly a 14 inch machine !
Looks also to be a clamshell style head, does it take thick or thin knifes ?

Melbourne Matty.

Hi Matty, I will let you know more info soon plus more photos. Cheers Bob

Originally Posted by L.S.Barker1970

Bob, thats defiantly a 14 inch machine !
Looks also to be a clamshell style head, does it take thick or thin knifes ?

Melbourne Matty.

Originally Posted by woodturner777

Hi Matty, I will let you know more info soon plus more photos. Cheers Bob

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.

Originally Posted by L.S.Barker1970

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.

Matty,
nice badge n all, but that fence is a bit wimpy ..

This is a nice man-size woolfie fence!



Peter

Originally Posted by lightwood

Matty,
nice badge n all, but that fence is a bit wimpy ..

This is a nice man-size woolfie fence!


Peter

Ahh your a devil pete, couldn't help your self could you ...lol
Don't know why but Wolfenden skimped a little on that one compared to all the others I have seen before.

What about a side on shot of your beast Pete, don't be shy ?
lol..


Melbourne Matty.

Originally Posted by L.S.Barker1970

Ahh your a devil pete, couldn't help your self could you ...lol
Don't know why but Wolfenden skimped a little on that one compared to all the others I have seen before.

What about a side on shot of your beast Pete, don't be shy ?
lol..


Melbourne Matty.

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

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

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

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

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