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Thread: Waddie Magnet
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4th September 2016, 03:24 PM #1
Waddie Magnet
On Friday afternoon (in the rain) I had this delivered.
aCC11.jpg aCC3292.jpg Wadkin CC 3292, of 1956.
I had it dropped at the roadside, as our driveway is very narrow at the top - too narrow for even a medium size truck. Yesterday the weather was beautiful, and I made a lot of progress stripping it down. I needed an allen key in a size I don't own, to get the carriage rollers out. I borrowed one this morning, and I was just outside (expecting more rain) removing the allen head bolts...
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...when a van going by (ours is a quiet side road) screeched to a halt, the drive jumped out and ran back to me. He said "That's a Wadkin". - You just have to be a Waddie to tell that's a Wadkin from what was left on the roadside .
It's nice to meet a kindred spirit in the flesh (yes, I can communicate with you guys, but I've never actually met any of you - though I hope to put that right some day).
Anyway, it turns out that the guy just loves old woodworking machinery, especially Wadkin gear. He runs a small one man business out of an old factory, and most of his gear is Wadkin. He said he has an identical saw to the CC, only his is older (with less aluminium and more cast iron). I showed him my PK (what can be seen of it where it's stored) and he thinks his might be the same (he recognised the mitre fence), and says he has two Wadkin spindle moulders.
I've got his address, and I'm invited to visit his workplace. I can't wait (this Wadkinitus is uncurable, apparently... ).
Cheers, Vann.Gatherer of rustyplanestools...
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4th September 2016, 04:14 PM #2
Awesome get Vann! I have to admit the old Wadkin machines really tickle my fancy but sadly they don't seem to come up in WA very often. Seen a couple of sliding panel saws and a couple of RAS but they were all from the Bursgreen era.
Dream machine would be a Waddie 10" AGS, I'd be a happy man if I could add one of those to the shed.
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4th September 2016, 09:07 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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I've got a CC that I got given of Nathan, it came to me in lots of bits because he started a refurb then didn't have time. Its in amazing original condition. It is a one with a smaller cut. I'm very tempted for it to be my next project.
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7th September 2016, 09:12 PM #4
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20th September 2016, 08:41 PM #5
I got the opportunity to visit today. The guy's got a great set-up consisting solely of OWWM, mostly Wadkin.
Unfortunately due to lack of time and low batteries in the camera, I didn't get to itemise all his gear. But for a start, here's his Wadkin CC.
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The CC is missing the original blade guard, and the cover over the motor brake. Other than that, it looks to be in original condition.
I didn't have time (nor suitable clothing) to crawl under the table looking for a tag.
Cheers, Vann.Gatherer of rustyplanestools...
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20th September 2016, 09:14 PM #6
Spindle Moulders
He has two spindle moulders.
This one which is his regular user.
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And this one, which has only recently been acquired - EV 580 (test 2949) - pre-1937.
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Cheers, Vann.Gatherer of rustyplanestools...
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20th September 2016, 09:49 PM #7
Buzzers & Thicknessers
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20th September 2016, 10:19 PM #8
Thanks Vann,
I'm enjoying the tour !
Melbourne Matty.
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21st September 2016, 09:52 AM #9
Woodlathe
A nice RS lathe (RS-8" I think) RS 815 (test 25539), of 1945.
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This lathe came with two banjos, and a engineers-type tool holder (not currently fitted) for patternmaking. The motor has been moved, with a gearbox in between, giving multiple speeds and reverse (I'm not sure if it's still the original motor - forgot to look). No tripod for outboard turning.
Cheers, Vann.Gatherer of rustyplanestools...
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21st September 2016, 11:20 AM #10SENIOR MEMBER
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Mmmm
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21st September 2016, 11:49 AM #11
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21st September 2016, 11:51 AM #12
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21st September 2016, 05:14 PM #13
Table Saws/Saw Benches
He has three saw benches.
Firstly this cute little SNR. SNR 224 (test 13678), of 1940 (I'm going to show my ignorance here: this thing looks more like the SO saw in the 1936 Wadkin cattledog).
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Then this big grunty PD, PD 454 (test 7974) which is pre-1937 (again showing my ignorance: this one looks like the SP & SR saws in the 1936 Wadkin cattledog).
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And finally, the pièce de résistance, a Wadkin PK - jewel in the crown of any Wadkin collection . PK 1479 (test 43686) of 1952.
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Complete with slider extension, but missing it's double mitre fence, protractor, and crown guard.
Cheers, Vann.Gatherer of rustyplanestools...
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21st September 2016, 06:24 PM #14SENIOR MEMBER
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Vann,
Nice!!! Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable to see these machines and clearly in use
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21st September 2016, 07:40 PM #15SENIOR MEMBER
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Mmm as in I'm really enjoying it. He has a nice collection. I like that little saw bench. He likes his black paint