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Companion/ Hobbies treadle lathe, fret saw and circular saw

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Well, it's been a while but whilst stumbling around some old farm buildings at the weekend I happened upon a arbor and saw blade assembly. Immediately I assumed it was part of the missing circular saw attachment for my treadle lathe.
Delving deeper into the box this was confirmed as I found the top section of the lathe and some of the other attachments but not the saw table part I was expecting.
Turns out Hobbies in around 1920 offered somewhat of a smaller table.
Never the mind as it is a welcome result to my quest for the past 15 years to be able to put together a working display of what was once available in this treadle lathe combination.

The background to this is here
www.ukworkshop.co.uk

Companion/ Hobbies treadle lathe / WANTED fret saw....

Anyone out there got one of these http://www.lathes.co.uk/goodell-pratt/page3.html Would certainly be interested in obtaining the fretsaw/circular saw attachment if anyone has one or any info on where to get one :wink: :wink: Thanks Andy
www.ukworkshop.co.uk www.ukworkshop.co.uk

Cheers, Andy
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I love the way these things just fall into your path Andy! A little light restoration and you're away!
Will the saw need sharpening at all? ;)
 
AndyT said:
I love the way these things just fall into your path Andy! A little light restoration and you're away!
Will the saw need sharpening at all? ;)
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All good things come to he who waits long enough (and takes the time to wade through enough dust, crap and corruption :LOL:)
Yes, a little fettle is in need of to the saw teeth and it is a little out of true just now.
Cheers, Andy
 
Fantastic, Andy. At least a treadle-powered circular saw without any guards isn't quite as lethal as one powered by electrickery.
 
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