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Wadkin mitre saw restoration

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Tusses » 16 Jul 2016, 08:36

what about lead loading ?
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 16 Jul 2016, 10:37

I think I will try what bob said, drill to stop the crack progressing and some epoxy. I forgot I tried some metal epoxy on a piece of cast iron and its still together after 3 years.
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Rod » 16 Jul 2016, 11:08

Would Milliput epoxy putty work?

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Andyp » 16 Jul 2016, 11:51

I am no expert of course but haven't we seen that type of crack repaired with staples before?
I do not think therefore I do not am.

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 19 Jul 2016, 17:08

Mmmm shiny

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Andyp » 19 Jul 2016, 17:36

wallace wrote:Mmmm shiny

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So you now have a workshop mirror :D . Amazing

Andyp wrote:I am no expert of course but haven't we seen that type of crack repaired with staples before?

The correct term I was thinking of is stiching where holes are drilled either side of the crack and joined to form a kind of bone shape then a key is hammered in to pull the crack together.
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Malc2098 » 19 Jul 2016, 18:39

In one of my last jobs, the engine and gearbox casing had to be that shiny!!
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Commander » 20 Jul 2016, 06:01

Coming along nicely! Very impressive work.

On a side note, I was wondering if you have ever tried electrolysis for removing the rust? I have seen some videos and it looks like it works really well, especially on items that are not rusted into oblivion.
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 20 Jul 2016, 09:43

Erich I have used electrolysis on the big bandsaw I did. It works really well. I used a big plastic barrel. It works really well on cast iron because you can leave it as long as you want without fear of eroding the sound metal.
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Commander » 20 Jul 2016, 11:02

Hi Wallace, thanks for the feedback!
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 22 Jul 2016, 16:23

I got round to fixing the hole and crack. drilled holes at either end and V'd out a bit for the filler to get hold. To keep the filler in place I stuck some foil tab on the inside.

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This is the stuff I got, I was going to use epoxy with ali powder in it but found this in a motor factors.

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It goes off in 10 mins and sands really well.

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Time for some crust removal. Most things on this are pretty pitted so instead of a wire wheel I went straight for the power file and a 40 grit belt. Then went through the grits before buffing with compound.

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For doing a flat object I stick various grits to some formica and sit and rub

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I started working on the fences which are quite rough

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Malc2098 » 22 Jul 2016, 16:35

Coming along nicely.

In 1970, I dropped my 1958 BMW R50 on its side and dented a hole in the cast alloy rocker cover. Repaired it with PP, inside and out, with no oil leaks till 1978 ...... when I took it off the road and it's followed me round the country ever since. In my garage now. Any offers?!
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 23 Jul 2016, 16:47

It goes to show what the humidity is like at the moment, I cleaned this up yesterday and forgot to wax it. Today its has some pretty decent rust on it.

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Everyone likes a bearing money shot so here it is double row SKF

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Rod » 23 Jul 2016, 19:01

Crikey that didn't take long - sure it's not acid rain?

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 24 Jul 2016, 18:09

Rod I used to have a dehumidifier running which helped keep the rust monster at bay. It died so I am on the lookout at car boots for one. I see them quite regular but the only problem is they weigh a tonne to lug around.
Not much progress today.

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And then after 3 hrs

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There are a couple of pinned collars that are really pitted so instead of sanding I thought I'd try giving them a skim on the lathe.

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Robert » 24 Jul 2016, 22:09

the thread views count shows a lot of us are checking this thread regularly even if we are not commenting. The unpromising looking lumps of crud covered metal you make into nice shiny things is always interesting to see.
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Malc2098 » 24 Jul 2016, 22:25

I'll hold my hands up to that one. I've made a comment or two, but dipped in and looked every time there's an update.

I like shiny metal!
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 25 Jul 2016, 09:08

I understand that theirs not much a person can say with a thread like this, but I do appreciate tips on doing things differently. I like the thought that someone may be inspired to save an old lump from the scrapper.
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Rod » 25 Jul 2016, 10:34

I'm just in awe of your determination, patience and skills in bringing these "beauties" back to life.
3hrs of sanding - I would have given up after 30mins!

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby 9fingers » 25 Jul 2016, 10:49

wallace wrote: I like the thought that someone may be inspired to save an old lump from the scrapper.



I often think the same when making gadgets to help my arthritic wife Mark! :lol: :lol:

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Stargazer » 25 Jul 2016, 11:09

Agree with the others, fascinating to read/watch. I mainly read as a reference for the work required if I ever get around to refurbing my drill press.

If I can make one small request, for just one of the small parts could you do a mini-WIP, take the original condition part and show a quick picture at each stage of work and the time taken to get there. While I am amazed at the transformation of some of the parts it can be quite difficult to get a feel for the work required.

Please keep the updates going!

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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 25 Jul 2016, 19:39

Bob I keep on threatening to pimp up my wifes wheel chair. StarGazer no problem at all. One problem I have is wanting to improve, I can spend ages preparing something for buffing and when I start buffing I notice something that should have been removed at the 180 grit stage so I start it again. :oops: a little bit of OCD never hurt anyone.
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby Commander » 26 Jul 2016, 06:56

Very very impressive job Wallace! Its great if you can restore an old machine, in many cases they seem to be of better construction then some of the newer equivalents, so they should continue to serve you well for a long time to come! :text-bravo:
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 26 Jul 2016, 09:32

The old adage 'they don't make them like they used to' is so apt when you compare this old stuff to just about anything made today even the really expensive high end machines do not come close to the build quality of these old lumps. That's why they are still in use after 70 years of use.
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Re: Wadkin mitre saw restoration

Postby wallace » 26 Jul 2016, 20:19

Here you go StarGazer
This bit is well and truly crusty.

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The pin didn't come out when I tried with a punch so I had to hacksaw it off.

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It had some major pits so I used my lovely 14" disc

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This is how thy came off the sander

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Next 40 grit on the power file

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Then 120 grit

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Then 120 grit glued onto formica to do the flat bits

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Had to stop to make grub for the family so its done to 180 grit. Time taken for this was 2hrs

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