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Im not 100% yet, for now im looking at getting it working but would like to not buy a new motor. Being that this one is only stamped 415 is it likely that even if i went out getting the other wires it would be 415/380 dual ? Or are 415/380 similar to 220/240 where its just a change of vernacular

Looking foward to seeing this as it goes. Im currently second thinking my choice to sell the parts and not restore it but i have an AGS in the same state as yours currently is; im trying to decide if its worth restoring or not economical to do it. Ill keep in touch if i decide to sell parts!

This is what it has under the cover

Ive just been through and admired the whole thread; some great work and some lovely machines! That union grinder is a beauty. Do you restore to use or is it your business buying and restoring?

@MarkDennehy That is wonderful and i might have to steal it if you dont mind! turtle gifts have become a bit of a "in-joke" with my partner and I @deema do you take a VFD apart and use the innerds or buy them un-enclosed cheaper somewhere ? I will be looking to do this asap once i upgrade my...

Check the facebook marketplace also mate, i've picked up two unused sets of Henry Taylor chisels and a 1/2 HT bowl gouge for the grand total of £60 within 20 miles distance over the last year. Not super common but worth a look! "Its where things go when people don't know"

I decided to give carving a try over lockdown and by the time time i found some chisels at a good price it was getting real cold in the shed and i've not had much of a chance to use them... I decided to turn half of my wardrobe into a small carving area today so i can dig in. For the first time...

@Retired Do you have any experience with the BZL ? Im finding it a bit of a job finding someone who can give a experienced opinion on the Graduate vs BZL decision, they seem largely the same but due to lockdown i dont have a chance to get hands on with them. Thank you

Similar story to everyone else; I started with what is still my current lathe, a mini from axminster i got used from a gentleman who had to upgrade to variable speed due to health problems. Its done me well though not used a lot now as half of my wood stock is bigger than the lathe and i...

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I thought i was going to see some world of warcraft inspired carving then 😂 there is a Worldofwood website that looks like it was made decades ago

@julianf thats great to know, Ill be going out shortly to pull the motor out and give it a look under the cover, have been waiting for the ground to dry before i go lay out on concrete but ill keep the post updated on what i find. Much appreciated about the pictures!

Thanks for the help, ill take a look under the cover tomorrow to see how it looks and see about getting someone with the right equipment to check it even works; it was outside for a while i believe. I feel confident converting the motor if necessary and possible and i have wired a few things in...

Beautiful machine! Looking foward to seeing it up and running if you keep us updated! No promices but i may have a 3" spanner i brought at a carboot for the novelty, its at a friends currently but ill get him to measure and get back to you

@Ttrees I didnt check under the cover, i took a picture under the hood and left it at that once i saw the motor plate; ill check tomorrow but wont hold my breath as i imagine finding it is but isn't stamped wouldn't be too common? Not sure what the dewalt motor is but its quiet, mostly just a...

This is it as is @julianf

I definitely agree, it would be easier to do so assuming they are both mounted in the same direction; i hadn't even thought to initially and If i had the money i would definitely go about restoring it that way but I didn't really click that i was considering using the motor but realistically...

It was just out of convenience, possibly, as i had the motor already. I didn't know if it would be as easy as seating it right or if the mechanisms would work different etc. I just got it here and while its not looking as bad as it did in the pictures, the motor is not dual phase and i don't...

The guy isn't at the yard for long and i wont get there in time so my brother is just going to get it for me; the bed alone went for £150 on eBay just recently so cant go wrong even for parts value at £100 i guess, ill update with a resto thread soon

I can only hope but i can see in the pictures its got a layer of water on the bed and given the weather we've had down south i imagine its been drowning for a while. I'm not actually sure if its 3ph or single yet as its just up for spares/repairs there isn't any real info. Wondering what you...