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Nice bit of info.Thanks Vann.

I do enjoy a bit of machinery history.

Well that thing is spectacular.

Lower the tyre pressure and it would slide the RD across the floor.

Now I know why they put the hold down bolts into the floor when the RD already weighed 600...

I have done the jointer like that but to be honest I didn't like it much.

Best method I worked out when making 30 pine bookcases for a job.It was all 250x25 Hoop Pine.

I laminated up some...

Yes for long timber which is what I use it for.

The manual for the power feed says to put one roller on the infeed side for short pieces but that just sounds dangerous to me.

Mounted the old power feed from the RD16 onto the Super 500.

Drive wheels are quite small diameter compared to original specs. (56mm to 80mm) but it has four speeds so no real problem.

For...

As is usually the case with these things there is no real work for it to do at the moment.

It is a beast though and the test cuts are nice.

Just have to convince myself to sell the RD16 now.I...

Finished a few bits off today.Dust extraction for the Super 500 and re-plumbed the others off the same line.Put some fillets inside the dust chute to smooth the 90deg corners and it works fine.Holds...

It seems to have taken a long time but the Super 500 is now in the workshop.

A bit of wiring and dust extraction to get organised but that is all part of the fun.

The size comparison is...

I have used these before and they are a great table for jointing any length boards.

I like the width and length for twisted boards which can be easily averaged and supported by a rear finger for...

Have had the motor pulled to bits ,dried out from the flood and new bearings but haven't put the jointer back together yet.Still unsure about the big fella going into my small workshop.

They are a very good machine and built to work.

I have one as well on my S630 but need another for my brothers S50.

I fitted mine with a 400 grit Diamond wheel which leaves a beautiful finish on the knives.

Also made myself a knife height...

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for a SCM S50 Knife Grinder.It may be that someone has one lurking in the shed that doesn't fit anything they have and would be better off on a good old machine.

It...

It may be that you have the outfield table too high.Sounds like the timber is being pushed up by the outfield table.

Check the out feed to knife height on both sides of the table.

Without fancy...

I will assess it once it goes back together to see if the fence stays square across its travel.

I sprayed plenty of lube around the pivot pin of the height gauge.Then I rocked it back and forth...

I do have a similar gauge reading in mm's for the depth of cut.It was a bit gummed up but seems to be freeing up and will probably get better with some more use when it gets into the shed.
The...

Here is the tag from my Wadkin Super 500.

S500 80301 are stamped into it.

Maybe Vann can tell us what the number means as far as dates go.

Quite surprising the differences between the 2...

They are to set the extent of travel for the table.One for the way up and one for the way down.

Same things for the rear table.Obviously you need to set the rear table to the cutter head circle...

The fence has actually created a groove into the mounting surface from being slid across it so many times.

All the fence parts came apart and have been cleaned and lubed with anti-seize ready to...

Just because photos are a great thing to look at.Here are the ones from when I first saw the Super 500 in the old joinery.

The casting for the original guard is still there Vann.I will need to...

Hope these arrive up the right way.

Photos were uploaded from computer ,slightly cropped but also uploaded them one at a time into the forum archive.

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I paid $500 for it off a mate as a fair price.Yes it does need motor and spindle bearings but I would have done that even if it hadn't been under a flood.It is after all about 40...

Hi guys, I haven't been around here for quite a while but now have need of the collective knowledge base.
Just bought a flood affected Wadkin Super 500 planer and would like to see parts manual...

Just a picture showing the riser blocks installed to allow me to mortise the posts and beams.The block in the vise is 200 x 150mm and the mortiser can plunge in about 125mm from memory.


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Hi Charlie, That auction finished in Feb. 2016.
They are a great jigger though and mine has just been restored to use in building a new Timber Barn as my workshop benchroom.

Hi Guys ,I haven't been here for a while but came to ask if anyone has one of these chain mortisers or any pictures or info regarding them.
As you can see they are Australian made and pretty heavy...

When I clicked on it it opened downloaded as a pdf file.I can see it on my computer.
Thanks for that.
Funny that my old mate who will get one saw suggested about 1050 for the table height as well.

Hi Graham, I will take you up on the offer of a sketch for the stand. Save me working it all out.
What table height did you end up with for the bandsaw?

Well that looks hot.I think anyone would love it parked in the shed.Makes me think I will have to paint my 2 now to keep up.
I had the same thought for the stand and will fabricate some similar...

Just listed this in the Marketplace as I don't need 2 spindles.
Wadkin EQ Spindle Moulder with Power Feed

A 1mm slitting saw for the slots.Cut them in the milling machine.Turned the 9/16th, 18tpi thread on the lathe.It is good to have a few machines when you are repairing old ones.
I will take a few...

Great looking old saw which you will enjoy.
I use coping saw blades on mine and the local Masters has them in packs under the brand "Kobalt".
Just turned up some adapters which makes blade changes...

So the scroll saw has a new home.Out of interest how much did you end up paying(if it's not a rude question).

For my 2 cents worth the lighter original green will look better.Of course I can change my mind after you paint yours though.:D

Couple more photos of the past.Bit of white paper for true colour match.It is a bit greener inside than I thought.The last photo has had a bit of cutting compound in the middle of the shot.

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Forgot to load these photos showing the 2 covers for colour matching.Need to cut back the chalky paint but that will open another can of worms.I don't have the time to paint 2 bandsaws at the moment....

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I'm sure many of you will enjoy this three-wheeled beauty of a bandsaw, made by Sansons of London.
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A few measurements to get you started and a few pictures for reference.
I would shorten the table bar on the left hand end to enable taking the fence off the saw without having to undo the table bar...

My stand is definitely home made not by me.The Scroll saw is on it's original stand and has the slightly splayed feet.
I have a Paul Call radial arm saw that has the club foot type stand so possibly...

The colour is definitely a bit green not grey.I will buff a bit up and have a better look when time allows.
The 2 top guards have just faded a bit differently I think.

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All good info so far Graham and I don't consider any of it off topic.
Here are some more pics. to confirm colours.My first Hyco 12" bandsaw and a Hyco Scroll Saw.Similar colours with varying degree...

Well I have learnt something today.Thanks for the newspaper archive tip Andrew.Your prize is a free workshop tour if you are ever up my way.
I looked at quite a few ads. and find them all the way...

Well that stand is nice but not original.It did remind me of another saw that like that which belongs to one of my mates.I will try to get some photos of it.From memory it had been painted up cream...

Just couldn't resist putting a bid on Ebay for another Hyco 12" Bandsaw.
Does anyone have any info on when this model was made?
It would be nice to see some old brochures on what has to be the best...

Any chance of a few photos of the stop pulled apart.It would make a nice side project I think to make a rotary stop.I didn't think to look back at the old accessory pages before doing my version.Now...

Hi Guys, Haven't been here for quite a while but thought this may interest some of you.My version of a Carriage Stop.
Great for setting up to do a number of repetition jobs like turning knobs....

They are not a great radial arm saw.It does look to be in good nick for it's age though.

Practice is the best thing for mastering those skills Bruce.My cross slide is available as a tool to further hone your skills anytime.Always remember I am only offering to help you out.There is not...

It should be spinning into the blade for the long blades as well.It gives less burr and takes the heat away from the thin edge where it does the most harm.

Stay with a reasonably coarse wheel 46grit and you may find it grinds bit cooler.
The machine also looks to be at odds with itself.If that is a grinding rest for chisels near the wheel the stone...