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Out of my price range too Matty !!
Only other catalogue (short form) I'm aware of is in the State Library of South Australia

BRG/9/12 LEE3
T & R Lees Limited
Moulding & Planing Machines...

Now here's something interesting ...taken from current (21 Mar 2023) ebay advert for T. & R. Lees Catalogue No.40 (circa 1922)

WOODWORKING MACHINERY CATALOGUE No. 40, T. & R. LEES LTD c. 1922 |...

Matty - its funny that you pulled something from Haigh's catalogue, as my T&R Lees spindle moulder uses a similar rosette handwheel (raise lower) to that shown at the back of the fence above...

Thanks for the details Rob - always interested to see what's going on in your workshop !!
Regards
John

I've never seen one with the iron extension table Rob - thanks for the photos.
The iron top (thickness and end radii) certainly look like Wadkin Bursgreen - is it a single piece or two "wings"...

Hi Rob - side question if I may....your AGS10 looks like it has a cast iron extension table and nothing holding it up ??? Original was sheet metal with a couple of legs...What's going on there?...

You might try planing the chamfer (20-12) along the length, then grind a scraper, mount it in a holder, and run it along a pair of fences either side of your stock.

Machine still available

SOLD - thanks delbs

Thanks delbs - pending pickup
regards
John

Vintage cast iron Woodfast / Hyco lathe (ex TAFE)

1"-10 tpi BSF spindle threads
2MT headstock and tailstock
4 speed pulley (recommend link type belt for ease of replacement)
Pulley drilled for...

Thanks for the proposed alternate uses Bob !!
Regards John

C2 has passed - item is still available

Artisan Handyshop 8" x 4 1/2" combo table saw and jointer

3/4 HP 240V single phase

Complete with original accessories including fences (saw and jointer), riving knife, mitre gauge and...

Nonetheless it has endured 30+ years !!!

I bet there are not may here that get to look back that far into their own craftsmanship with a critical, then sympathetic eye.

I quite like the look of...

I like your sandpaper storage box Christos. I missed the original thread.

John

Was in Officeworks yesterday, and noticed these Spencer metal storage drawers, available in 5, 7 and 10 drawer versions

Spencer 5 Drawer Cabinet Silver | Officeworks

Each drawer is...

This is one of the later models as it is built by Sterling at Northmead (from the badge). The switch looks like a 3 phase drum reversing switch, and the motor appears to be a replacement. Is the...

Some good concepts there for consideration Pete. I guess rounding of the gore point could also reduce the noise somewhat. Avoiding the parallel cutting of the airstream seems the right direction to...

Thanks for the follow up Pete...I'm definitely not looking to build an air raid siren...my strait blade jointer and thicknesser are close enough to that already.

Regards
John

Don't forget the smaller saws and combo units made locally by Artisan for the home hobby market.

Bob - thanks for clarifying the likely pressure losses and flow limitations, and likely deficiency of the cast iron blower in that regard at the published speed.

Pete - agree that upping the...

Bob - thanks for the reminder on noise for straight bladed impellers. I've dug up some fan curves for the blower, which has some noise specifications as well. I thought I'd posted this in my first...

Thanks for your feedback Pete - I had a look at you vac cyclone build, and more recent fan housing posts. Some very good fabrication tips there !! Thanks.

I'm working with 9' floor to ceiling...

Thanks richmond68 for the suggestion of automotive seal (pinchweld) for the lid of the wheelie bin.

I'm planning on cutting a hole in the standard bin lid and fitting a rubber sheet diaphragm...

BobL - thanks for raising the issue of noise between straight and curved vane impellers. I appreciate you input.

Regards,
John

Chris

I do accept there's a few challenges to using the wheelie bin, and the auger idea sounds interesting...it would perform a similar function to a rotary air lock (which also negates the need...

Thanks QC Inspector. I wasn't aware that you could mount the cyclone on an angle.

There is definitely a tradeoff between using the existing blower and additional fabrication of top mounted fan.
...

Over the last few years, I've acquired a few different pieces of gear that I intend to use for dust extraction in my non commercial workshop. I've read the Pentz site, and various threads here and...

Clever detail Henry - thanks for posting.

Regards
John

I watched a fletcher (arrow maker) use a small block plane with 2 timber spacers taped to underside, hand plane an arrow shaft from square to round in about 2 minutes. Couldn't be simpler.

Camo,

I like your analogy of Workshop Tetras™, and choosing between the two is a great problem to have :D

Regards,
John

Camo

Just something to consider regarding the size of the lathes.....

When you're turning anything that is unbalanced, the mass of the lathe (given that no separate lathe bench is required for...

Hi Camo

Yes you really do seem to have a dilemma there !! I saw H's discussion on your collective haul.

I guess the question really is.....what do you want to turn ? Spindles (furniture etc) or...

Woodfast/Hyco tool rests found....thanks again Henry !!

Regards,
John

Brad
Thanks for taking the time to post those pics of your fabricated tool rests. Nice wok.
I have made a similar long rest (from 10x50 steel) but the posts are bolted not welded. Works a treat.
...

That's great Henry, he iron resta are exactly what I was after - thanks !!
Glad you were able to persuade the old rest back into line.
But wait...daggy rusty stuff makes a good shed great !!
John

The last two pics of the timber and steel bench look to my eye to be chiseled or adzed and then wire brushed resulting in the continuous striations.

The earlier pics are undoubtedly made with a...

Hi artful bodger,

I'd love to see some pics of your fabricated tool rests.

I'll post a pic of the cast ones.

Regards,
John

Thanks Joe - they surely do look great.
cheers
John

Joe - they look fantastic.

A question if I may.....do you turn the banksia nuts green, dry, or resin infused ?

Thanks
John

Thanks Henry - greatly appreciated.

Regards
John

I'm looking for an original 12" (300mm) and 6" (150mm) cast iron toolrest for a Hyco/Woodfast lathe with 3/4" (19mm) shaft.....just seen that Woodfast have discontinued these

I have one of the...

Great box and design Dengue that will far outlive the Wii and be appreciated long into the future.
John

I'm looking for an original 12" (300mm) and 6" (150mm) cast iron toolrest for a Hyco/Woodfast lathe with 3/4" (19mm) shaft.....just seen that Woodfast have discontinued these :doh:

I have one of...

Raymond....just a thought, that next time you send something out that you don't want painted, you may want to give it a waxing beforehand...just in case.

Hope it cleans up OK

Please do post...

Matty - thanks for the clarification on the two separate companies.
Dawn also made similar blowers to D Richardson...I picked up one a while back that I've yet to re-commission. I saw an entry for...

Peter

he trove archives are great. A few glitches with character recognition of the scans, and it can be a bit tough to find the text on the page. But an excellent resource none the less.

John

I find this one interesting because it ties Hyco & Woodfast together (taken from a lathe)

366059


and JS Richardson operated from premises at 576 Prince's Highway Sydenham NSW

366060
SMH...

These drill presses ended their manufacturing under the label "Pexeme"

John