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    Default wadkin JQ restoration

    I've had a change of mind and decided to do this little sander instead of the LQ. I'm going to leave the LQ smeared in plus gas for a while. I got this from a foundry pattern shop in Bolton that was closing. I've had it a couple of years and its a lovely thing.
    When I started stripping it I noticed it still has a lot of original wiring which is well past its best, the cloth was starting to drop to bits so its probably a good thing I chose this one.




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    CQ, LQ, JQ... they're all in the queue ("Q") .

    I enjoy watching your rebuilds. I'm pulling up a chair (I'm also stealing the tag photo for the "extreme wadkinitus" thread ).

    Cheers, Vann.
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    Better make that a pew rather than a chair Vann, there'll be a few of us watching.

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    Subbed and along for the ride!

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    Me too.

    Ross

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    Nice machine . I've never noticed one before . Looks like it would be a handy size compared to the space taking giant sanders .

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    Heres the cover for the trip box, I like to use paint stripper on something like this to protect any detail.

    I think this paint job must have been in the late 70's early 80's. Wadkin brought out a 'supersaw' with literature of this colour.

    What is a single phase preventor?

    Its lost a couple of its corners, any ideas on how to fix. Maybe build up with braze and file?

    I started remove the 8 layers of paint and it has done a great job of protecting the metal, no rust. I think the people casting at wadkin must of had a really good day because these casting are really nice with very little evidence of fettling. The surface is perfect for a paint finish.

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    I got the sanding disc separated from the motor.

    A little heat before tapping the pins out

    The motor is 1.5hp

    This machine dates from 1945

    I love coming across old asset labels and writing

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    A bit progress, scotchbrighted the table

    Cleaned up the lettering with the dremmel and removed some casting marks

    Took the motor to bits to check things out.

    A well maintained motor, I was the first inside and the bearings are still good


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    Not the perfect weather for painting but needs must.



    A couple of days later I started assembling things and wondered why the motor wouldn't line at all. After a good 15mins I realised I rebuilt the motor backwards.

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    All done. I had a nightmare with the starter and single phase preventor. Before I took this to bits everything worked fine but something must have happened whilst I was working on it. I took loads of pictures to refer back to. I replaced a couple of wires where the insulation was perished. Anyway would it heck play nice when all put back together. After 4 days of messing with it I gave in and installed a modern starter. I managed to use the original start / stop buttons which is good.






    What to do next Hmmm

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    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    ...I had a nightmare with the starter and single phase preventor. Before I took this to bits everything worked fine but something must have happened whilst I was working on it. I took loads of pictures to refer back to. I replaced a couple of wires where the insulation was perished. Anyway would it heck play nice when all put back together. After 4 days of messing with it I gave in and installed a modern starter...
    That's the sort of thing that would set me back months. I just wouldn't want to put modern gear in there. That's one of the joys of being a procrastinator - at least I will be when I get 'round to joining the a Procrastinators Club...

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    All done...

    What to do next Hmmm
    Quote Originally Posted by wallace1973 View Post
    I've had a change of mind and decided to do this little sander instead of the LQ...
    There you go - the LQ !!

    Lovely job on the JQ.

    Cheers, Vann.
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    I would love to start the LQ but its a major job. I've just received an RS to do for some one so I think that will be next.

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    I'm more than happy to watch your progress on an RS lathe. What size, 6" 8" or 10"?

    Cheers, Vann.
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    Its a 6". The guy seems pretty serious because he had the big 'L' shaped tool rest cast and he wants me to find the carriage.

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