Wadkin jta bobbin/disc sander
I have a question aimed at those Wadkin Guru types who can decode numbers on machinery tags.
I have a JTA that is in need of more than TLC. Its missing the sanding disc and guard and the Bobbin is missing its working platform. I am not too worried about the missing platform as I can easily fabricate one from steel. The disc looks like I can get one from a member here.
Now for the decode......the tag reads "Machine JTA 448"
"Test 34927"
Nothing on this machine is dainty. The main casting that everything else attaches to is "stout" to say the least it is heavy duty!! I was surprised with the "sandyness" of the surface. It seems that Wadkin out sourced the castings so some were quite smooth while others were "textured" (see how I am avoiding the word rough)
I have dismantled it and cleaned up the surface and given it a coat of grey. This colour is a little lighter than was on it originally