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Re: wadkin MD morticer

Postby Malc2098 » 26 Nov 2021, 22:16

I was right pleased you did the buttons.
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Re: wadkin MD morticer

Postby Mike G » 27 Nov 2021, 08:15

I like that Wallace. It has the look of a well used but well cared for machine. The fully re-painted jobbies look great too, but if you have a working workshop, a machine like this looks much more in-keeping, I reckon.
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Re: wadkin MD morticer

Postby Andyp » 27 Nov 2021, 08:21

Always a delight to follow. Great work.

Love your bandsaw blade storage rack. :)
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Re: wadkin MD morticer

Postby wallace » 27 Nov 2021, 09:24

droogs wrote:A fantastic refurb once again.
It always amazes me that, not one of the people involved in the design or making of this outstanding piece of machinery probably ever thought it would end up standing neglected and forlorn before being restored to its prime. Or that the machine itself would ever be regarded as out of date or past it. As we have "progressed" i feel we have definitely forgotten that form can be just as important as function, even on the most industrial of machines :eusa-think:


Totally agree, I much prefer the older machines for their looks. The wadkin bursgreen range dont do much for me.
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Re: wadkin MD morticer

Postby Vann » 27 Nov 2021, 15:02

I like the way it's come up Wallace, without the full repaint :obscene-drinkingcheers:

wallace wrote:...This is next on the list, its been * so its getting the full monty

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Could it be your DH. De Havilland? No, something a little closer to the ground - a bicycle maybe (going by the number of wheels). ;)

You've certainly picked up a few rare gems. This one, your LP borer and recessor, and the very early PK dimension saw. All from the Wadkin & Co. era (pre-1936). Nice!

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Re: wadkin MD morticer

Postby wallace » 27 Nov 2021, 18:17

These are my holy grail machines, its weird I got 4 machines all within a year. I was very lucky with the morticer, bandsaw and big lathe, they looked rough which puts people off. I payed way to much for the pk but I had to have one from the first batch built.
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