Thread: Earliest Wadkin bandsaw

Where was the Wadkin & Co badge placed on the saw?
It cant be seen in the pictures apart from the badge only picture.

Than DJ appears to be machine # DJ301.
Test # 1323.
Vann can tell us what that date is.
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Matty there seems to be a Darlec loose in Aus thanks to the devious disguising of another brand bandsaw as a Wadkin
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There's another one turned up in QLD and it's making a right mess of my workshop.
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Originally Posted by clear out

Than DJ appears to be machine # DJ301. Test # 1323.
Vann can tell us what that date is.

I'll make enquiries when next I can.

Cheers, Vann

Matty sent me some more photos of the Preston/Wadkin FF.

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Here are a few comparison pictures. In each case 36" 'Wadkin' (left), 30" Preston (right):

Both machines with lower cabinet doors open.

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The left hand side of the frame casting looks the same for both 36" and 30" machines. The length of arm, and the position/location of the table have to be different, surely?

Rear of both cabinets showing "Preston Woodworking Machinery..." lettering.

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Front of upper arms showing "Preston" lettering.

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Edge of table showing serial numbers.

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"HR 1778 SERIAL 1089" (36") and "SERIAL 2156" (30").

Cheers, Vann.

Originally Posted by clear out

Than DJ appears to be machine # DJ301.
Test # 1323.
Vann can tell us what that date is.

Here we go, the appropriate page from Wadkin's test register - hot off the press (arrived by email 20 minutes ago). Tested at the Wadkin works on 18th July, 1923.
Note that the machine number is DJ 361 (not 301).

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Cheers, Vann.