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21st December 2023, 12:30 AM
Thread: Wadkin Trenching Heads.
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20th December 2023, 11:24 PM
Thread: Wadkin Trenching Heads.
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13th December 2023, 09:00 PM
Thread: Wadkin CC
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I scrapped a CC a little while ago, it needed a...
I scrapped a CC a little while ago, it needed a motor rewind and had been sat in the garden for a long time. I used the big top casting and the table legs to make a seat for the garden.
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5th May 2023, 07:13 PM
Thread: 1936 Wadkin catalog
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That LQ is a peculiar thing, its like a cross...
That LQ is a peculiar thing, its like a cross over machine between the earlier LP and LQ. Nice catalogue
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4th May 2023, 08:52 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK Gen 4
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Vann, yes I've done a few. But I think I've done...
Vann, yes I've done a few. But I think I've done way more RS's, maybe 15 or so. The first RS I did was just a quick clean and lick of paint with a brush. I sold that for £500, the last RS I did was...
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1st May 2023, 07:24 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK Gen 4
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When you took the table bearings off did you keep...
When you took the table bearings off did you keep a track of where they came from. They have locating grub screws, so assuming they are in the same position as they left the factory. It makes it a...
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8th April 2023, 06:51 PM
Thread: Wadkin RM, FM, BTS, UOS, BAOS...
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I rebuilt a FM for him and then he changed his...
I rebuilt a FM for him and then he changed his mind so I sold it.
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6th March 2023, 11:04 PM
Thread: Wadkin EX
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The oil mist is just a felt ring that is soaked...
The oil mist is just a felt ring that is soaked in oil and I presume the spinning bearing draws the oil to lubricate
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6th March 2023, 10:57 PM
Thread: Working on the PK paint
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I much prefer to see a machine in original paint...
I much prefer to see a machine in original paint nowadays, my first pk was in great shape paint wise but at the time I wanted it to look brand new so painted it.
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11th January 2023, 04:12 AM
Thread: Wadkin Super 500
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I've heard stories of the houghton le spring...
I've heard stories of the houghton le spring workers being really at production moving to green lane. They had the process dialled in and as efficient as it could be. A few workers relocated to...
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11th January 2023, 03:56 AM
Thread: Early Wadkin RU Wood Lathe
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Polishing the journals maybe
Polishing the journals maybe
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21st October 2022, 06:21 PM
Thread: wadkin wonderland
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That left one now resides in Oz. I've only ever...
That left one now resides in Oz. I've only ever found 3 of these fences. If your looking for a fence then have a look at LS routers. They were often sold with a fence that is used to align a cutter...
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8th October 2022, 07:36 PM
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I got asked recently if I knew anyone looking for...
I got asked recently if I knew anyone looking for tooling, they looked in good order, old stuff. I can ask what he wants and it might be cost effective to ship
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8th October 2022, 07:29 PM
Thread: wadkin wonderland
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Vann I was never very good anyway, just a...
Vann I was never very good anyway, just a hobbyist:D,
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6th October 2022, 06:31 PM
Thread: wadkin wonderland
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Rob the sign was on some big wooden doors that...
Rob the sign was on some big wooden doors that lead onto the rear entrance to the factory, its visible on a few old pictures.
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5th October 2022, 10:47 PM
Thread: wadkin wonderland
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wadkin wonderland
I completed my last rebuild 6 months ago and have spent along time making my workshop into a useable place. I haven't done any proper woodwork for 5 years. The amount of nasty dust from doing...
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2nd September 2022, 07:26 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK Sliding Table.
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I just noticed on my gen 1 it doesn't have any...
I just noticed on my gen 1 it doesn't have any presets for the mitre.
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9th August 2022, 06:59 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK - Depth of Cut.
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I think if the threaded rod for the raise was...
I think if the threaded rod for the raise was longer and the grease nipple changed I could get nearer 5" cut.
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9th August 2022, 03:09 AM
Thread: Wadkin PK - Depth of Cut.
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I just got my gen 1 unwrapped and wired up. I...
I just got my gen 1 unwrapped and wired up. I thought the blades I had were 18" but their 171/2". I can get just short of 4" depth of cut. On other pk's I've had the riving knife bracket acts as a...
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27th July 2022, 06:52 PM
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I've needed some 5/8 threaded rod for something...
I've needed some 5/8 threaded rod for something recently and could only find it in brass, bloody expensive £15 for 6".
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25th July 2022, 06:15 PM
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With regard to the jute rope as a gasket, I use...
With regard to the jute rope as a gasket, I use the stuff used for sealing doors on wood burners. I get it from my local hardware shop. I found an offcut on there floor and it was £1
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19th May 2022, 02:54 AM
Thread: Wadkin BSW 650
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I think originally that machine was a sagar...
I think originally that machine was a sagar design with an 18" blade
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9th May 2022, 07:07 PM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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I have an original 3 jaw chuck that was supplied...
I have an original 3 jaw chuck that was supplied with an RS, a drive centre and a live center. It came with a big jacaobs chuck also.
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5th May 2022, 03:34 AM
Thread: Earliest Wadkin bandsaw
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Why would an agent of wadkin put a FF tag on a...
Why would an agent of wadkin put a FF tag on a preston machine. I think that tag has been put on their later in its life.
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2nd May 2022, 07:03 PM
Thread: Earliest Wadkin bandsaw
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Vann, what size is your preston, how does it...
Vann, what size is your preston, how does it compare with number of spokes in the wheel etc.
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30th April 2022, 03:22 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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https://i.imgur.com/vvBU2EP.jpg The brass...
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The brass was a bit dinged up so I gave it a skim
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26th April 2022, 03:03 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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Been a bit out of fettle for a week so progress...
Been a bit out of fettle for a week so progress has been slow,
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19th April 2022, 08:17 PM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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John did the repair on the casting on this weeks...
John did the repair on the casting on this weeks nightcap
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19th April 2022, 01:20 AM
Thread: Wadkin RS8 lathe paint questions.
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The RU is very in very similar condition, a...
The RU is very in very similar condition, a crappy paint job over the original. Its good because nothing was properly prepared allowing the top coat of paint to come of reasonably easy. After I've...
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16th April 2022, 06:59 PM
Thread: Wadkin MF number 2
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You knock the shaft through from the outside,...
You knock the shaft through from the outside, Make sure there are no burs on the square section, it goes through the sprocket type thing. The spring assembly is quite heavy as well.
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15th April 2022, 06:42 PM
Thread: Wadkin MF restoration
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Yes there is a spring in the bottom of the rod...
Yes there is a spring in the bottom of the rod you press, its probably gummed up with crud. There are little alan grub screws that keep the rod you press in the correct place. You could take the...
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14th April 2022, 03:03 AM
Thread: Wadkin MF
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I dont know how deep your going into refurbishing...
I dont know how deep your going into refurbishing this but one thing to remember is if your taking the chain off that attaches the motor to the balance spring, Make sure you release the tension off...
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14th April 2022, 02:57 AM
Thread: Wadkin EC
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I heard a story about a guy who paid top dollar...
I heard a story about a guy who paid top dollar for an ECA, had it delivered only to find out it was one of the old versions. Wadkin made an ECA where the 'A' stood for AC motor. They then did an EC...
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14th April 2022, 02:49 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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A bit more done, it was fun trying to rotate the...
A bit more done, it was fun trying to rotate the bed. I really didn't want it to slip and put a big shock load on the joist.
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11th April 2022, 06:26 PM
Thread: Wadkin MF
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I've done quite a few MF's and not seen a handle...
I've done quite a few MF's and not seen a handle on any wheels at the front. On the side wheel yes. I cant imagine why you would need to advance it quickly anyway. I've always just used the top of...
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4th April 2022, 02:56 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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Scotland is part of the united kingdom, not part...
Scotland is part of the united kingdom, not part of england:D
A bit black shiny enamel
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2nd April 2022, 03:12 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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Spray primer applied ...
Spray primer applied
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17th March 2022, 03:45 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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A little bit more done. ...
A little bit more done.
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16th March 2022, 08:03 PM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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I remember the brand hoover as a kid, rectangular...
I remember the brand hoover as a kid, rectangular shape that you dragged around the floor by its hose. Hoover is the generic name for vacuum cleaner. Even a dyson or henry would be a hoover.
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13th March 2022, 06:51 PM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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No gantry crane, I wish. Just two block and...
No gantry crane, I wish. Just two block and tackles hanging off the roof joists. I'm pleased I used reclaimed timber when I built my shop, I cant imagine new stuff would hold the weights I put on it....
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12th March 2022, 02:46 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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A bit more done, thats alot of wires ...
A bit more done, thats alot of wires
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9th March 2022, 04:20 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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I managed to drag the headstock into the shed ...
I managed to drag the headstock into the shed
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5th March 2022, 03:26 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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Not much to show, just lots of grunt work filling...
Not much to show, just lots of grunt work filling and sanding
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1st March 2022, 06:58 PM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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I've been using some silicone ear plugs. I had...
I've been using some silicone ear plugs. I had some ear defenders on my helmet but I didn't think they applied enough pressure to work properly.
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1st March 2022, 04:09 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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I really do like these paint removal discs, I...
I really do like these paint removal discs, I wish I'd found them 8 years ago. They do vibrate a bit untill they balance themselves.
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28th February 2022, 07:20 PM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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Its pretty good stuff, feels really cheap and...
Its pretty good stuff, feels really cheap and nasty but lasts really well. covid has made prices silly at the moment but I can still find sheets for £20 on facebook
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27th February 2022, 07:34 PM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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Osb = orientated strand board, also called...
Osb = orientated strand board, also called sterling board. Its like cheap ply wood, slivers of wood in glue. Probably lasts longer than ply. I've had a section outside for 6 months and its still...
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26th February 2022, 08:04 PM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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Definately a block and tackle job, Most of the...
Definately a block and tackle job,
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26th February 2022, 03:48 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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wadkin RU lathe restoration
Not to rest on my laurels, I thought it would be nice to start this monster. I've been after one of these for a long time but I am very cheap so didn't want to pay top dollar. I got an email from a...
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25th February 2022, 05:21 AM
Thread: Wadkin PK restoration
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The crown guard had some holes drilled into it...
The crown guard had some holes drilled into it and some damage, so I thought I would try and braze it.
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As I was brazing I noticed a hair line crack...