Axminster CT150 Restoration
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Chems
That looks like a real result, always nice to get something cheap and make it into a valuable machine.
Mirror looks good as well, how did you do the leaves?
That looks like a real result, always nice to get something cheap and make it into a valuable machine.
Mirror looks good as well, how did you do the leaves?
Chems
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Thanks Waka, the only problem with the machine is its much to low for me at 6"3 so I need to build it up when I put it on a mobile base, don't want it to be unstable thou as It really needs to be a good bit higher.
I drew the pattern on the computer, I then printed it out to 4 A4 sheets in segments, then stuck these together to get the full size pattern. Then from there I stuck the pattern onto sticky back plastic, a big roll of it double folded and cut the pattern with an exacto knife which took about an hour or more. Then once the brown colour was on I stuck the pattern on to each corner and spray painted the leaves in, removed the stick back plastic and it was done.
I drew the pattern on the computer, I then printed it out to 4 A4 sheets in segments, then stuck these together to get the full size pattern. Then from there I stuck the pattern onto sticky back plastic, a big roll of it double folded and cut the pattern with an exacto knife which took about an hour or more. Then once the brown colour was on I stuck the pattern on to each corner and spray painted the leaves in, removed the stick back plastic and it was done.
My mobile bases are made of angle iron using the Rutlands heavy duty lockable castors. This way you are able to raise the machine any height during construction.
I have to say mine are not much higher because I'm only 6'.
I have to say mine are not much higher because I'm only 6'.
DangerousDave
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Hi Chems,
Glad to see you got it home ok, take it there was no probs getting it in the car
It doesn't actually look too bad, bit of a clean up and it'll be right as rain. I know what you mean about the height though, I find it a bit low as well. Been thinking about raising mine on some sort of mobile base to the same height as the workbench, which would then serve as extra in feed support, but stability will def be an issue with a mobile base. I'll wait and see what solutions you come up with
Glad to see you got it home ok, take it there was no probs getting it in the car
It doesn't actually look too bad, bit of a clean up and it'll be right as rain. I know what you mean about the height though, I find it a bit low as well. Been thinking about raising mine on some sort of mobile base to the same height as the workbench, which would then serve as extra in feed support, but stability will def be an issue with a mobile base. I'll wait and see what solutions you come up with
Chems
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Fitted in fine, wasnt to heavy at all, I can lift it about on my own just fine with all the tables and fence on. Was dead easy to detach the bottom from the top.
Not sure what to do in regards mobile base, perhaps some sort of extended frame following the sort of shape of the tables, I think I need to add about 10 inches or so of height to make it comfortable to use.
I think I will paint the base then re-assemble and put it aside for a month or so as I haven't got any hardwood projects on that need a planer so I will get on with my router table build.
Not sure what to do in regards mobile base, perhaps some sort of extended frame following the sort of shape of the tables, I think I need to add about 10 inches or so of height to make it comfortable to use.
I think I will paint the base then re-assemble and put it aside for a month or so as I haven't got any hardwood projects on that need a planer so I will get on with my router table build.
OPJ
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Good work, Chems. Looks like it's really paying off.
You could buy a £30 mobile base from Axminster - they're very good and will easily be able to cope with the weight of this machine. But, they probably won't increase the working height by anything much more than an inch, maybe two...
I'd think carefully about this though. You've got a very good length along the beds so, if ever you had to machine any large or long lengths, ask yourself, would you really want to have to lift them any higher than where the machine is now?
Dare I say this (I certainly don't recommend it without appropriate guarding!) but, looking at your photo's again, I reckon your machine might be capable of a bit rebating work... :shock: :? :wink:
I look forward to seeing the fence all cleaned up.
You could buy a £30 mobile base from Axminster - they're very good and will easily be able to cope with the weight of this machine. But, they probably won't increase the working height by anything much more than an inch, maybe two...
I'd think carefully about this though. You've got a very good length along the beds so, if ever you had to machine any large or long lengths, ask yourself, would you really want to have to lift them any higher than where the machine is now?
Dare I say this (I certainly don't recommend it without appropriate guarding!) but, looking at your photo's again, I reckon your machine might be capable of a bit rebating work... :shock: :? :wink:
I look forward to seeing the fence all cleaned up.
Richard S
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Hi Chems
I put my planer on a double thickness ply base and four 3" rubber tyred lockable castors and it is still stable enough although I wouldn't be comfortable with it any higher.
Richard
I put my planer on a double thickness ply base and four 3" rubber tyred lockable castors and it is still stable enough although I wouldn't be comfortable with it any higher.
Richard
SammyQ
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Chems,
What kind/what source paint are you using please? I 've got several acres of Soag/Chekko antique lathe to repaint and I'm casting around for durable, easy-to-apply, reasonably priced machinery paint. The one you used, approximates to the VERY old 'battleship' off-grey-white enamel the beast arrived in.
Sam
What kind/what source paint are you using please? I 've got several acres of Soag/Chekko antique lathe to repaint and I'm casting around for durable, easy-to-apply, reasonably priced machinery paint. The one you used, approximates to the VERY old 'battleship' off-grey-white enamel the beast arrived in.
Sam
Chems
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I used Hammarite Smooth White Metal Paint direct to rust which is what a lot of people on here have used for machines.
My old planer weighted 70kg, this one 75kg, the height of the old one was ideal, about midwaste. I won't have any problem lifting large lengths of timber been young and supple!
Richard, I think I will do exactly that, the castors should add an extra 3 inches or so and the ply base another inch, and I may build it onto a pine frame like I did my old one which will add another inch.
OPJ, yes its coming up nicely thank you. As for rebating, one of the reviews actually said you can do rebating with it. Looks simple enough to do but the table space for doing it isn't huge stablity would be an issue. Very clean cut with the 3 knives.
On the subject of guards, I've thrown away the one it came with and an axminster Mk2 guard arrived just saturday and will fix on with to bolts to give me proper euro guarding - it cost £28 so costing so far look like this:
£150 - Planer
£20 - Fuel Cost
£8.50 - Spray Smooth Metal Hammerite Paint
£14.99 - Large can of Smooth White brush on Hammerite
£28.00 - New Euro Style Guard
Total = £221
Cost of New CT150 = £361 Sale Price - £415 Normal
Quite a saving!
To add to that I need some bolts, less than a few quid and the jobs a goodune. Think I will also need to buy or fasion a hood for the chippings outlet, although a box for them to just fall in would work just fine. Also the price of castors.
My old planer weighted 70kg, this one 75kg, the height of the old one was ideal, about midwaste. I won't have any problem lifting large lengths of timber been young and supple!
Richard, I think I will do exactly that, the castors should add an extra 3 inches or so and the ply base another inch, and I may build it onto a pine frame like I did my old one which will add another inch.
OPJ, yes its coming up nicely thank you. As for rebating, one of the reviews actually said you can do rebating with it. Looks simple enough to do but the table space for doing it isn't huge stablity would be an issue. Very clean cut with the 3 knives.
On the subject of guards, I've thrown away the one it came with and an axminster Mk2 guard arrived just saturday and will fix on with to bolts to give me proper euro guarding - it cost £28 so costing so far look like this:
£150 - Planer
£20 - Fuel Cost
£8.50 - Spray Smooth Metal Hammerite Paint
£14.99 - Large can of Smooth White brush on Hammerite
£28.00 - New Euro Style Guard
Total = £221
Cost of New CT150 = £361 Sale Price - £415 Normal
Quite a saving!
To add to that I need some bolts, less than a few quid and the jobs a goodune. Think I will also need to buy or fasion a hood for the chippings outlet, although a box for them to just fall in would work just fine. Also the price of castors.
SammyQ
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Cheers Chems; should have remembered the old Hammerite.
Sam
Sam
johnjin
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Hi Chems
I've got this same planer and made a mobile base for it. I put concrete blocks in the base to get the center of gravity down the bottom as I felt it could be pulled over very easily if you wasn't careful. I have done the same with my bandsaw which is also on a mobile base.
Just food for thought maybe.
Best wishes
John
I've got this same planer and made a mobile base for it. I put concrete blocks in the base to get the center of gravity down the bottom as I felt it could be pulled over very easily if you wasn't careful. I have done the same with my bandsaw which is also on a mobile base.
Just food for thought maybe.
Best wishes
John
Chems
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Thats an excellent idea. Do you get any rattling around with increased noise?
johnjin
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Hi Chems
Never any rattle and the planer is very quiet as well
John
Never any rattle and the planer is very quiet as well
John
Benchwayze
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Waka":3mhzxoj1 said:
I'm scratching my head for a base for my Sedgwick 12" MB. Scratcing is as far as I have got; I desperately need some meaty, iron-angle and nuts and bolts.
The machine weighs in at 750 kgs and the castors I have are about 4" high and rated for the job. Somehow I have to design it so the castors are mostly concealed inside the machine itself, otherwise I'll have to stand on a box to use the thing!
:ho2
John
There is a way around the height issue, when I'm allowed back in the shop I'll show you how I overcame this, it only raises the machine about 1/2" but still able to use the 4" castors.
There is a way around the height issue, when I'm allowed back in the shop I'll show you how I overcame this, it only raises the machine about 1/2" but still able to use the 4" castors.
Benchwayze
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Thanks Waka..
I have got as far as devising a 'U' shaped 'buggie' for each pair of castors. Bolt the castors to it so they are in between the lugs that stick out from the machine!
Biggest problem is lifting the machine to fit the castor-buggies in place! I don't want to lift it by the tables. :shock:
So far I have a piece of heavy chain and a trolley-jack!
I await your idea. it will probably be better than mine.
Have a good holiday Waka...
Aw heck'''' I smell sausages, bacon and turkey a cookin'.. I am salivating!
See you later!
:ho2
I have got as far as devising a 'U' shaped 'buggie' for each pair of castors. Bolt the castors to it so they are in between the lugs that stick out from the machine!
Biggest problem is lifting the machine to fit the castor-buggies in place! I don't want to lift it by the tables. :shock:
So far I have a piece of heavy chain and a trolley-jack!
I await your idea. it will probably be better than mine.
Have a good holiday Waka...
Aw heck'''' I smell sausages, bacon and turkey a cookin'.. I am salivating!
See you later!
:ho2
John
This is the way I overcame the problem, my heaviest machine is 350kg and there is no flexing what so ever, all the joints have been welded.
The angle iron I used was 1/8th x 1 1/4, you may need something a little more substantial considering the weight of your machine.
This is the way I overcame the problem, my heaviest machine is 350kg and there is no flexing what so ever, all the joints have been welded.
The angle iron I used was 1/8th x 1 1/4, you may need something a little more substantial considering the weight of your machine.
Benchwayze
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Thanks a million Waka.
The 'red-castors' carriage was more or less the way I was thinking. (I can't weld mind so I was going to fabricate with bolts and 'nyloc' nuts.)
I have two lugs that stick out about 4 inches, intended to bolt the machine to a floor. Not made to be rolled around and I suppose the MB has no place in a single-car garage. However, I had the cash for the machine and Sedgwick are among the best!
Anyhow, I can see now how I can solve the problem probably without using any lifting gear!
Thanks again Waka and have a good Holiday, with your loved ones around you. :ho2
The 'red-castors' carriage was more or less the way I was thinking. (I can't weld mind so I was going to fabricate with bolts and 'nyloc' nuts.)
I have two lugs that stick out about 4 inches, intended to bolt the machine to a floor. Not made to be rolled around and I suppose the MB has no place in a single-car garage. However, I had the cash for the machine and Sedgwick are among the best!
Anyhow, I can see now how I can solve the problem probably without using any lifting gear!
Thanks again Waka and have a good Holiday, with your loved ones around you. :ho2
Chems
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