Gday Hello and Red Fox

[db65boxer]

Gday
Dave here, all round maker off stuff, beater on the anvil and polisher of the wood, boom boom. Yes I'm old enough to be a Basil Brush fan.
I mainly joined up to see if anyone can shed some light on my latest acquisition?
A 4 x 12 Red Fox Thicknesser, Its a lovely machine and I'm very happy, I think it will give me years of good service, for half the price of a Chinese equivalent. I'm impressed with its cast iron build, damn its heavy. I have a copy of the sales brochure circa 1938, but what id like to get a copy off is the original operating manual??
I read and old thread on here where some one mentioned having one? but I could post to the thread as it was to old.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ill probably not be the most active member, but hope I can help out where necessary. It goes without saying that I will be sure to learn from you guys and gals.

Thanks Dave

Ps: this is the second forum I have joined, the other AULRO relates to Land Rovers, yes I like old machines and land Rovers!!

[Keith_1]

Hi Dave,

Welcome to the Forum. This one is a good one

Can't help you with any details on an old thicknesser, but wanted to let you know I used to love Landy's too. Used to have a 1963 short wheelbase with a 161 Holden motor in it. It leaked like a sieve when it rained (wetter inside than out) but served it's purpose. Used it for putting my boat in - my logic - Aluminium - won't rust. Didn't think about the comfort (lack of it). Now progressed to FORD XR6 Ute - Beautiful. Anyway good luck with getting a Manual on the Thicknesser and hope you really enjoy the Forum.

Regards

Keith

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Dave".
There are heap of members in the Sydney area, across NSW plus the rest of the country.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork......
Cheers crowie

PS - There is a get together at Katoomba on 22th of November for the Sydney area forum members, though there are a couple of blokes are coming from as far away as the Hunter, Bathurst, Queensland, Victoria & Tassie....great way to met & make friends..

Also on the Thicknesser question, may I suggest you add a new thread in General or Antique Machinery & Machinery subsections of the forum to gain a wider viewing and thus more chance of the answers you're asking....

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum Dave.

[cava]

Welcome.

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.

[JJF]

Welcome to the Forum