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    This came out of green lane around the time wadkin was taken over by Robinson.
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    533623 I have this set which has BRA written...

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    I have this set which has BRA written on the box, they fit my CK and work really well
  3. 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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    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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    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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    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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    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.
  8. 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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    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.
    I had a machine that had been...
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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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    Polishing the journals maybe

    Polishing the journals maybe
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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...
  13. 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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    Vann I was never very good anyway, just a...

    Vann I was never very good anyway, just a hobbyist:D,
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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.

    Charlie yes I think I might actually do some woodwork, my last proper...
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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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    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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    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.

    https://i.imgur.com/BjO5ru6.jpg?1
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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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    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".
    I've started clearing my shop up a bit, I have a box of pattern miller tooling...
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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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    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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    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.

    There is definately a slight hue of blue in the RAL7011, I...
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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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    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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    https://i.imgur.com/vvBU2EP.jpg The brass...

    https://i.imgur.com/vvBU2EP.jpg


    The brass was a bit dinged up so I gave it a skim


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    I've been removing masking tape and assembling bits all week. On...
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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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    Its quite the task moving this stuff around in a...
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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


    (14) SNNC 429 P2 - YouTube
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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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    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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    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...
  32. 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...
  33. 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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    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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  35. 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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    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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    Spray primer applied ...

    Spray primer applied


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    A little bit more done. ...

    A little bit more done.


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    The only good thing about people using hammerite to make machines look newer back in the day...
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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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    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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    A bit more done, thats alot of wires ...

    A bit more done, thats alot of wires


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    Someone has been messing about with the head. its supposed to have allignment dowels and then bolted. No dowels, so...
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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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    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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    After a basic fill and sand I went over with a...
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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.

    Charlie I think I'm at the other end of the wadkin...
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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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    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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    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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    Definately a block and tackle job, Most of the...

    Definately a block and tackle job,

    Most of the floor is covered over with osb to protect it whilst messing with machines. I still havent decided how I'm going to finish it, I quite like the dirty...
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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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    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...
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