Thread: Wadkin Parts

Originally Posted by Vann

This one Camo.

I've done a little metal turning, years ago. But I don't have any metalworking machines, just vice, hacksaw, and files - unless you count the Denbigh drill press (and a dozen post drills ). I could get a mate here to do it, but it's his living and he does charge me - at the lower end of his normal rates. On the other hand, I can see a few pins etc may be required for the PK double mitre fence and I may be better getting him to turn those...

Anyway, did you get my emails regarding the CK parts?

Cheers, Vann.

Vann,

I had a feeling that was the type of handle you were looking for. I believe my attempt would look....well lets just say nothing like that. Haven't checked emails, will have a look now.

cheers,

Camo

An update to this post, and a big thank you to Vann for all his assistance!!

So for those that remember I put my hand up for some parts from this machine, even though I did not even own a CK. Normally this would not be something I would do (as what do you do when you don't end up getting the machine, so it's a bit stupid), but this was a bit of an unusual case for me. Firstly it's a machine I am certain I will buy when it comes up for sale at the right time and price, secondly the parts I acquired are either parts that are likely to be needed to repair wear, or parts that are not standard on the ones I have seen (special order stuff), and lastly this machine was definitely going to make it's way to scrap, so I was saving parts, not turning a usable machine into a parts machine.

Now Vann lives in New Zealand and I live in Australia, so common sense would suggest it wasn't going to work out for me to grab anything, but looking at the machine, there was a few things I would regret not grabbing, when I finally track down a CK for myself.

So without embarrassing Vann, he really was very helpful. Apart from taking great care to wrap them so they would arrive undamaged, he was always looking for the cheapest option to get them to me, even going as far as asking the if anyone could Rucker them for me, so I know there will be some good Karma headed his way, and I will stand ready to help him if he ever needs anything shipped that I can help with.

So what did I get, well here it is:



Your probably at this stage thinking what are you thinking, and for just any machine you would be right, but like I said the CK is a quest machine for me. The two items that really caught my eye was this guard (I've given it a quick go with a wire wheel to show why I was interested), that's one solid casting.



Should give a bit of bling when cleaned up, and a more practical piece, top right in the first picture, is an extension piece, a special order item, which gives more travel (something that might not be needed all the time, but handy to have when you need it, and something I am unlikely to find again). Lastly, was the four roller bearings, a part that could come warn on one of these machines, and difficult to rectify without original spares.

So all in all it was by no means a cheap exercise (not that Vann charged me for them other than what it cost him in postage, but I did slip a bit more in, for a few beers or a lunch), but for what I have, I'm happy to have them. I will clean up, oil and store them. Next step find a CK at the right time, right price, and right place.

Cheers,

Camo

Originally Posted by camoz

...Next step find a CK at the right time, right price, and right place.

And hope like heck, that it doesn't already have the extension .

A pleasure to help Camoz. I wish you luck in your quest for the perfect RAS.

Cheers, Vann.

ps That other RAS (that I PMed you about) sold for mega-bucks. I missed out (probably a good thing ).

That's a good move on your behalf, Cam. I know with the Wadkin machines I own there are parts that I'm still hopelessly looking for - particularly original switches, hand screws and accessories. And it's lovely to read your valiant effort, Vann. I tend to give parts away when I have a broken spare machine or have purchased various parts off the net, from Wadkin tags to jointer gauges. Who knows, I might use it one day, or if not, I'd be happy for a likeminded enthusiast to take off my hands hands. So salute to you Vann, well done mate.

Regards,
Raymond.

Originally Posted by woodlogic

I know with the Wadkin machines I own there are parts that I'm still hopelessly looking for - particularly... ...hand screws....

Handwheels? What size?

BCK parts.jpg

The handwheel, top right in this picture...

BCKparts11.jpg

...just looks silly as a piece of "art". It's a Bursgreen era, aluminium one.

Cheers, Vann.

I'm looking for the handscrews that attach to the dust plate for the PK and an original start/stop switch. Below is a picture of the handscrews.

Raymond

Wadkin pk handscrew.jpg

Originally Posted by woodlogic

I'm looking for the handscrews that attach to the dust plate for the PK...

Ahh, those handscrews. If you find two sets, let me know - my PK is also missing those (and the dust guard).

Can I ask the Serial and Test numbers of your PK please?

Cheers, Vann.

Originally Posted by Vann

Ahh, those handscrews. If you find two sets, let me know - my PK is also missing those (and the dust guard).

Can I ask the Serial and Test numbers of your PK please?

Cheers, Vann.

I made a template of the dust guard and sent it to Dave in the US. If he still has the copy, maybe he'll send it to you.