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27th August 2023, 07:17 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Nice bit of info.Thanks Vann. I do enjoy a bit...
Nice bit of info.Thanks Vann.
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26th August 2023, 07:23 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Well that thing is spectacular. Lower the tyre...
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... -
25th August 2023, 07:28 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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I have done the jointer like that but to be...
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.
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24th August 2023, 02:01 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Yes for long timber which is what I use it for. ...
Yes for long timber which is what I use it for.
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24th August 2023, 09:38 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Mounted the old power feed from the RD16 onto the...
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.
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17th July 2023, 09:11 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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As is usually the case with these things there is...
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.
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17th July 2023, 07:34 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Finished a few bits off today.Dust extraction for...
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...
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15th July 2023, 09:46 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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It seems to have taken a long time but the Super...
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.
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7th June 2023, 08:39 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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I have used these before and they are a great...
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... -
7th June 2023, 04:43 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Have had the motor pulled to bits ,dried out from...
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.
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7th June 2023, 04:41 PM
Thread: SCM S50 Knife grinder
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They are a very good machine and built to work.
They are a very good machine and built to work.
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7th June 2023, 07:48 AM
Thread: SCM S50 Knife grinder
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I have one as well on my S630 but need another...
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.
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6th June 2023, 07:15 PM
Thread: SCM S50 Knife grinder
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SCM S50 Knife grinder
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.
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6th June 2023, 05:32 PM
Thread: Jointer not coplanar
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It may be that you have the outfield table too...
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.
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6th January 2023, 06:33 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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I will assess it once it goes back together to...
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... -
5th January 2023, 08:34 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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I do have a similar gauge reading in mm's for the...
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.
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1st January 2023, 04:09 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500
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Here is the tag from my Wadkin Super 500. S500...
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.
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1st January 2023, 03:48 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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They are to set the extent of travel for the...
They are to set the extent of travel for the table.One for the way up and one for the way down.
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1st January 2023, 01:25 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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The fence has actually created a groove into the...
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... -
1st January 2023, 07:13 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Just because photos are a great thing to look...
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.
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29th December 2022, 02:06 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Hope these arrive up the right way. Photos...
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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28th December 2022, 08:05 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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In reply to all. I paid $500 for it off a mate...
In reply to all.
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... -
23rd December 2022, 07:55 PM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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Wadkin Super 500 parts manual
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... -
5th February 2020, 05:35 AM
Thread: Exceller Chain Mortiser
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Just a picture showing the riser blocks installed...
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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4th February 2020, 09:12 AM
Thread: Exceller Chain Mortiser
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Hi Charlie, That auction finished in Feb. 2016....
Hi Charlie, That auction finished in Feb. 2016.
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19th November 2019, 03:58 PM
Thread: Exceller Chain Mortiser
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Exceller Chain Mortiser
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.
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8th December 2015, 02:23 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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When I clicked on it it opened downloaded as a...
When I clicked on it it opened downloaded as a pdf file.I can see it on my computer.
Thanks for that.
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4th December 2015, 03:47 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Hi Graham, I will take you up on the offer of a...
Hi Graham, I will take you up on the offer of a sketch for the stand. Save me working it all out.
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10th November 2015, 03:21 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Well that looks hot.I think anyone would love it...
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.
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4th November 2015, 01:38 PM
Thread: Wadin EQ Spindle
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Wadin EQ Spindle
Just listed this in the Marketplace as I don't need 2 spindles.
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3rd September 2015, 08:28 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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A 1mm slitting saw for the slots.Cut them in the...
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.
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3rd September 2015, 07:02 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Great looking old saw which you will enjoy. I...
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".
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3rd September 2015, 06:14 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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So the scroll saw has a new home.Out of interest...
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).
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19th August 2015, 04:28 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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For my 2 cents worth the lighter original green...
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
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16th August 2015, 01:17 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Couple more photos of the past.Bit of white paper...
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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15th August 2015, 08:11 AM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Forgot to load these photos showing the 2 covers...
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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15th August 2015, 07:52 AM
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Sticky: [QUOTE=woodlogic;1889048]Hi folks, I'm sure...
[QUOTE=woodlogic;1889048]Hi folks,
I'm sure many of you will enjoy this three-wheeled beauty of a bandsaw, made by Sansons of London.
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11th August 2015, 03:17 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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A few measurements to get you started and a few...
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... -
11th August 2015, 01:23 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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My stand is definitely home made not by me.The...
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... -
11th August 2015, 12:14 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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The colour is definitely a bit green not grey.I...
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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11th August 2015, 10:48 AM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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All good info so far Graham and I don't consider...
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... -
10th August 2015, 09:20 AM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Well I have learnt something today.Thanks for the...
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... -
10th August 2015, 07:29 AM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Well that stand is nice but not original.It did...
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...
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8th August 2015, 09:12 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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?
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2nd May 2015, 08:06 AM
Thread: Four Position Carriage Stop
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Any chance of a few photos of the stop pulled...
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...
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22nd April 2015, 10:16 AM
Thread: Four Position Carriage Stop
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Four Position Carriage Stop
Hi Guys, Haven't been here for quite a while but thought this may interest some of you.My version of a Carriage Stop.
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28th August 2014, 07:58 PM
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Sticky: They are not a great radial arm saw.It does look...
They are not a great radial arm saw.It does look to be in good nick for it's age though.
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17th July 2014, 08:44 AM
Thread: Cross Slide Scraping Hercus 260
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Practice is the best thing for mastering those...
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...
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14th September 2013, 04:14 PM
Thread: The Sharpening Machine
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It should be spinning into the blade for the long...
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.
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14th September 2013, 11:45 AM
Thread: The Sharpening Machine
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Stay with a reasonably coarse wheel 46grit and...
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...