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15th June 2022, 03:42 PM
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This style of woodfast combo sander started with...
This style of woodfast combo sander started with Hyco, which I think copied/licensed the design from Walker Turner. The original design continued when Woodfast took over Hyco sometime in the early...
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15th June 2022, 03:29 PM
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Serial 151 would be a fairly early one most...
Serial 151 would be a fairly early one most likely with cast legs rather than the later ones with pressed steel. Not sure if the specs are different through out their manufacturing years. I do have...
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13th April 2022, 10:33 AM
Thread: Drawings of Wadkin lathe tooling?
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Looks like they turned out great.
Looks like they turned out great.
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28th March 2022, 12:12 PM
Thread: Mathieson and son 7/8 rebate plane
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No worries mate.... It will be the weekend most...
No worries mate.... It will be the weekend most likely before I could get in the workshop.
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24th March 2022, 10:42 AM
Thread: Mathieson and son 7/8 rebate plane
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509224509225509226 Here are some images that...
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Here are some images that show the Correct wedge for the nicker and also the Left and right versions of the Dado planes. These were also called a flooring Raglet or trenching... -
23rd March 2022, 08:01 PM
Thread: Mathieson and son 7/8 rebate plane
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Nice plane…yours is a RH version…they came in...
Nice plane…yours is a RH version…they came in both RH and LH in sizes from 1/4 to 1” although I have never seen a 1” version of either… I have been fortunate in being able to add most RH versions to...
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22nd February 2022, 01:25 PM
Thread: P&N Tap Die set
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Thanks Kenny..that will be the style of die...
Thanks Kenny..that will be the style of die holder for sure..never seen one like that before though. Your picture will be the 2 3/16 version we’re as the one I have is 1 1/2”….. will have to keep...
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11th February 2022, 10:03 PM
Thread: P&N Tap Die set
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The type of dies you are referring to, Cliff, I...
The type of dies you are referring to, Cliff, I think are called quick cit dies..I was thinking that may be the case. I have never seen a quick cut set that only has round holes though. These usually...
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11th February 2022, 08:57 PM
Thread: P&N Tap Die set
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The two unusual things about this box is the...
The two unusual things about this box is the depth of the holes for dies and the position and shape of the cutout for the tightening screws on the die holder…I have a few 1 1/2” die holders and none...
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11th February 2022, 08:46 PM
Thread: P&N Tap Die set
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My 1943 catalogue is a P&N catalogue put out by...
My 1943 catalogue is a P&N catalogue put out by McPhersons .. I have a later P&N catalogue from the 60’s and a range of McPerson catalogues from 1924 on wards.
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11th February 2022, 06:36 PM
Thread: P&N Tap Die set
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P&N Tap Die set
Not a woodworking tool but can't find a spot on the metalworking forum to ask the question. I acquired this old P&N Tap and Die set case hoping to make a BSF set for personal use.... I already had a...
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31st January 2022, 03:31 PM
Thread: Tanner 12" Thicknesser.
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Almost bought one of these myself a few times. I...
Almost bought one of these myself a few times. I am a bit like you Vann.... no space for the machines that you would really love. Have always thought the Tanner would be a good starter...
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19th January 2022, 05:37 PM
Thread: FE 404 thicknesser
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Hey James.. those oil nipples look like the sort...
Hey James.. those oil nipples look like the sort you use an oil gun... sort of like a Grease gun but for oil... I have never seen the type in your picture but many metal lathes use them. You just put...
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9th January 2022, 12:30 PM
Thread: 2nd line Atkins?
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Not a Guru on saws.. This medallion was used as a...
Not a Guru on saws.. This medallion was used as a secondary line for Diston, Atkins,and others..... scroll to the bottom of the link below for info on this.
Diston Medalions
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4th January 2022, 02:19 PM
Thread: Mid saw universal
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Found the Thornley Catalogue on line. Thornley...
Found the Thornley Catalogue on line.
Thornley Catalogue
There is quite a bit of info on pages 129, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138
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4th January 2022, 12:24 PM
Thread: Mid saw universal
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Hi David, There is very little info out...
Hi David,
There is very little info out there regarding Thornley. I have a catalogue from the Mid 1920's and that's about it. For a company that started in 1908 and closed in the early 1980's...... -
17th November 2021, 06:22 PM
Thread: Pem vintage Scroll saw ?????????
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Mine has a 1/3hp Pope that has been mounted with...
Mine has a 1/3hp Pope that has been mounted with a dodgy weld job.... was thinking about putting a small 3ph motor with a VFD so I can vary the speed for metal cutting etc.
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16th November 2021, 03:03 PM
Thread: Pem vintage Scroll saw ?????????
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Also Matt... check the gearbox... Both mine were...
Also Matt... check the gearbox... Both mine were full of crappy old grease...... I am pretty sure they would have been full of oil.
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16th November 2021, 02:52 PM
Thread: Pem vintage Scroll saw ?????????
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Doesn't seem to be many of these left. As far as...
Doesn't seem to be many of these left. As far as I can see they were only made in 1946/47 and that the first number is the serial number, the second is the month of manufacture and the last number is...
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22nd October 2021, 11:57 AM
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If you don't want to pull it apart... You can...
If you don't want to pull it apart... You can always use a Link Belt.
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4th August 2021, 11:20 AM
Thread: Thos. White SO "Rapid Crosscut Saw"
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These type of saws just look like they belong in...
These type of saws just look like they belong in some sort of Horror movie :U.... Although this looks to be a more compact design than what other manufacturers seemed to have made. There is a...
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12th July 2021, 10:24 AM
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I reckon it's probably machined out of cast iron...
I reckon it's probably machined out of cast iron as well. You can get small lengths of Ductile Grey Cast Iron off Flea Bay at reasonable costs.
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5th July 2021, 10:56 AM
Thread: A New Class of Wadkin PK.
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"The first PKQ was ordered in 1958 (21st...
"The first PKQ was ordered in 1958 (21st October). "
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1st April 2021, 11:05 AM
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OK Found it 492098492099 Millers Falls...
OK Found it
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Millers Falls Companion
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1st April 2021, 11:00 AM
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I suspect its a lathe with a scroll saw...
I suspect its a lathe with a scroll saw attachment. I have seen machines like this where various attachments were added to lathes. I like the detail in those brass screws.. they don't make anything...
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16th December 2020, 04:16 PM
Thread: Wadkin Part . What is it ?
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My guess would be a blade holder for one of their...
My guess would be a blade holder for one of their Tool and cutter grinders... But thats a guess as I have no idea Really:D
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30th November 2020, 03:45 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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The joys of single point threading on the...
The joys of single point threading on the lathe.... I suspect I have the same issue on the Fay & Egan 400E Lathe... It's 1" 10tpi LH on the outboard side and the die wants to do a light cut.
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27th November 2020, 12:18 PM
Thread: Blackening old spanners
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I have ordered the Caswell Kit.. The freight is a...
I have ordered the Caswell Kit.. The freight is a killer due to the chemicals being classed as hazardous ... all though they did say they may be able to help with the freight a bit so we will see.
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26th November 2020, 07:29 AM
Thread: Blackening old spanners
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Thanks everyone....I found a process of cold...
Thanks everyone....I found a process of cold parkerising that Caswell sells that looks like a good option...will post some results after giving it a go.
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25th November 2020, 07:16 PM
Thread: Blackening old spanners
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Blackening old spanners
Just wondering what methods people use to blacken old spanners. Once I have cleaned any rust off them I would like to get them back to a black colour that is reasonably durable and give them a bit...
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24th November 2020, 12:22 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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These are planed rather than ground. You can see...
These are planed rather than ground. You can see the stripes from the planing process. I wish I had a shed as I had the opportunity to buy a big shaper that would have done things as big as that....
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8th September 2020, 11:53 AM
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Wow... what an amazing piece of history.......
Wow... what an amazing piece of history.... Certainly would be a shame to break it up.... It would be good if someone bought it to put on display at a museum or the like so others could enjoy it's...
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28th July 2020, 08:32 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Thanks mate...
Thanks mate...
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15th July 2020, 08:54 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Hey Goatie... can you share some pics?
Hey Goatie... can you share some pics?
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23rd June 2020, 11:15 AM
Thread: Wadkin CK Radial Arm Saw
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You can still buy Metal Flex Conduit and fittings...
You can still buy Metal Flex Conduit and fittings here in Australia... Not sure about imperial thread though. I have seen it at places like CNW. I am sure any of the electrical supply places would be...
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9th June 2020, 12:34 PM
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Macson was McPhersons own Brand..... I have been...
Macson was McPhersons own Brand..... I have been through the McPhersons Catalogues that I have and can't find that particular saw. The legs on it are very much like those found on many of the Hyco...
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23rd May 2020, 08:23 AM
Thread: Help Identifying please
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Certainly looks like the Myford and most likely a...
Certainly looks like the Myford and most likely a machine that was built in Australia under some sort of licence. It’s close enough that you could use the Myford as a guide in the restoration. I...
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18th May 2020, 05:38 PM
Thread: 80's Leda KS-12L Table Saw
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About Us – Shark Guard...
About Us – Shark Guard
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18th May 2020, 05:20 PM
Thread: Help Identifying please
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Are all those knobs plastic or some sort of...
Are all those knobs plastic or some sort of Bakelite substance. After the Second World War there were a lot of engineering firms that went into machine manufacturing while trying to survive post...
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13th May 2020, 06:50 PM
Thread: Help Identifying please
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Definitely not Woodfast or Hyco... Thought it...
Definitely not Woodfast or Hyco... Thought it might have been an old Delta Machine by that reeding in the Casting but can't find a Delta like that one.... I would think it wouldn't be a any older...
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8th May 2020, 03:13 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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Found this online that may help with pulley...
Found this online that may help with pulley selection.
Calculating Bandsaw Blade Speed S.F.P.M. = Surface Feet Per Minute Knowing the S.F.P.M. for your bandsaw can be very... -
8th May 2020, 09:31 AM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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I think with band saws the critical thing I’d the...
I think with band saws the critical thing I’d the blade speed. Ie 3000 feet per minute for timber or around 1000 meters per minute. The bigger the saw the slower the wheels will need to turn.
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3rd May 2020, 01:23 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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Vann....Jack doesn’t talk about grease but does a...
Vann....Jack doesn’t talk about grease but does a damn good explanation of the bearings and what to look out for when reordering...it’s not just the numbers on them. But different grades within those...
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3rd May 2020, 08:40 AM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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If you are on Instagram... check out Jack...
If you are on Instagram... check out Jack English’s post on bearings a week or so ago...he goes into all the different sorts of bearings...some pretty good info
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28th April 2020, 10:35 AM
Thread: Yerkes & Finan Bandsaw
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I have been following this and thought of you...
I have been following this and thought of you regarding those covers... They look awesome. If only we had a water jet cutter:D
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25th April 2020, 06:31 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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Excuse my rough sketch 472486 hope your...
Excuse my rough sketch
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25th April 2020, 06:04 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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I would be a bit concerned about the plywood as...
I would be a bit concerned about the plywood as well..if you have to have it on wheels I would go box section and have the casters on brackets out the sides to keep the centre of gravity lower.. I...
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20th April 2020, 11:39 AM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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Looking good Charlie... I wouldn't worry about...
Looking good Charlie... I wouldn't worry about getting it like new..thats the beauty of these old machines..they have character from their years of use. The original surface would have been planed...
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16th April 2020, 12:17 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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Yes mate you can reuse it.... it will gradually...
Yes mate you can reuse it.... it will gradually loose it's get up and go but I just keep topping it up.... one thing that I would recommend though is to degrease everything any oils and grease tend...
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16th April 2020, 10:04 AM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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Here is a bolt off my mortiser. 471785 This was...
Here is a bolt off my mortiser.
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This was way more corroded that what you have ... It just takes way more time than what they say.
Be careful of other so called equivalents to Evaporust as...