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wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 21 Aug 2014, 19:09

I would of normally posted my restoration exploits here but since the demise of old forum. I wont upload the full restoration but just where I'm at. Some of you have seen it elsewhere. I wanted to flip the extension table over and paint the underneath but I couldn't do it myself and I couldn't work out a way to flip it using my block and tackle. So I had to leave it undone which is a shame. I got the fence and crown guard adjuster done.

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I replaced the cord that goes around the electrics door.

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The saw fits quite well and I can use the full 48" cross cut

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When I replaced the bearing button oilers on the slider I wondered how they got so trashed I now know why. I started making the slider the same level as the main table and the bottom of the sliding table catches the oilers. From the looks of things I think I will have to countersink the oilers.

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby chataigner » 23 Aug 2014, 10:20

What a magnificent machine, great to see it restored.

Will you keep it and use it ?
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 24 Aug 2014, 10:15

Yes David this ones a keeper
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby furnman » 26 Aug 2014, 19:39

Whats happening with the double mitre Mark ?, did you get one with this saw ?
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 27 Aug 2014, 12:29

No double with this saw. I do have the front half of the mitre which I got with my first pk. With a bit of luck I might be able to get the other half from that hoarder dealer I found. I just want to pick the right time to ask ;)
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 27 Aug 2014, 18:22

I thought I'd do a bit pimping out, instead of the normal wood inserts I got some brass flat bar.

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To make it fit nice and snug I traced the ends and then glued it onto the brass, then used a disc sander to sand to the line. I had to remove 3/4mm off the thickness.

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To do the long edge I had to remove 1.5mm so instead of just sanding I used the router table. and then finished off by sanding.

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby furnman » 27 Aug 2014, 22:41

Pimping out !!!, steady on mark, I must say the brass looks amazing "pimped " I would say but on a more practical level how are you going to get the slot for the saw blade and riving knife ??.

Fingers crossed for the back mitre , I hope you can get one , dealers are a funny lot :eusa-pray:
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 28 Aug 2014, 09:15

For the blade slot I have a blade that I just use for aluminium. I just raise the blade through the brass, as long as you go steady it cuts pretty easy.
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 29 Aug 2014, 18:58

This saw came without its crown guard and adjuster so I got one from a standard sized pk. Only problem is the bars that support the guard are not long enough. I had some nice bar but it was only 25mm and the hole it goes into is 34mm. To get around this I drilled some holes in wood then epoxied them in place. Then I put the bar on the lathe and turned the wood down to size.

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For some reason the bar that supports the crown guard was not long enough so I reused the bar that was too short earlier. This bit was too thick so it will need turning down. This is the first time I've done metal work on my RS lathe. The bar is only mild steel so it was pretty easy to do, it just took a while.

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby furnman » 29 Aug 2014, 21:19

Looks like you need a few more steel collets on that tool post !!, by the way did you ever do a resto thread on your RS ?.
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 29 Aug 2014, 23:06

Mark I had to improvise and just drill holes in wood :) I did a resto on my RS but since I organised my photobucket account all my links went stupid. It was one of my first machines and I don't like the way I did it. I've learnt a lot since then. I have since got the sliding carriage as well. So I will be redoing it
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 01 Sep 2014, 17:05

I put the handles in the drill to clean them up, they had some chunks out so I went through the grits and finished with a bit renaissance wax. Some might be surprised to here that the handles are made from buffalo horn.

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I also finished the bar that holds the crown guard. I probably could of done with a steady because I was getting lots of 'feedback?' in the middle of the bar. The bar nearest is the original

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby furnman » 01 Sep 2014, 19:16

Mark, its all looking really good and I never new they were horn but they do look good. On the new bar are you going to try and put the flat on, I am not sure why you need it ?, is that were you tighten the locking bolt onto it.

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 04 Sep 2014, 15:16

Mark I cant see the point in the flat bit really, I might put a bit of brass bar down the hole to stop the bar getting marred when I tighten the handle.
I decided to redo the crown guard, I got some of that frog low tack tape which is only 14 times more expensive than normal masking tape. Still I was quite impressed, no bleed under or stuck bits of tape.

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The mitre was looking a bit tired so I gave it a quick polish

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I'm nearly finished, I just need to make some handles

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby Rod » 04 Sep 2014, 16:32

Fantastic work!

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby Andyp » 04 Sep 2014, 17:38

I have never seen one of these old machines in the flesh and until I get an opportunity I'll just have to assume that they run as sweet as you make them look and that they are as much of a delight to use as they are to see in your posts.
I do not think therefore I do not am.

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 04 Sep 2014, 18:15

Thanks Rod, Andy wadkin machines were extremely well built but some 'pattern makers machines' were built to metal working machine tolerances. Theres not a lot this wont do.
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby DaveL » 04 Sep 2014, 19:33

Once again you have done a wonderful job, I am not going to let my AGS see this thread it would sulk.
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby fred » 05 Sep 2014, 07:47

Wow. I'm speechless. JUst beautiful. Beautiful.
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 05 Sep 2014, 09:39

Thanks all, the next time you see a rusty looking piece of junk don't disregard it. British stuff was some of the best and with some tlc you can have the cheapest and best kit ever.

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Even the blade is reusable, clean it up get it sharpened and a 16" cross cut blade

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby furnman » 05 Sep 2014, 10:18

Mark, your crown guard looks beautiful !!

Never before has the words " wadkin gold " been more true !!!!

What are your plans for the mitre , it would be nice if you could get a bar fitted and one of those wadkin flip stops, I think the stardard bar length is 24 inch ? on them.
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 05 Sep 2014, 16:48

Mark it just so happens the quad had a length of angle welded to it when I got it. It took me ages to get it off. I have got a length of flip stop but I do like the proper wadkin ones
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby Hudson Carpentry » 05 Sep 2014, 20:30

Looks wicked. Wish it was mine
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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby wallace » 17 Sep 2014, 13:50

This saw was missing its handle that screws into the slider, I thought I'd have a go at making one.

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I also made a pin for the quadrant to pivot on.

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Re: wadkin pk restoration

Postby DaveL » 17 Sep 2014, 14:25

I think that handle is a good bit nicer then the one Wadkin would of supplied, well done.
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