New lump of wadkin

[wallace]

Hi all this is my newest edition to my nest of wadkin iron. Its a CK I liked it because most of the RAS's out there are BRA. Its a bit weird because the main body is made from cast ali. Its been outside for some time so its going to need some major TLC. I got this to replace the dewalt RAS but it may be awhile before its up and running.

 

[stevenw1963]

Looks a hefty bit of kit.

Good luck on the restoration

 

[Dangermouse]

I have a Wadkin 14 inch BRA and its fantastic bit of kit. Not seen one like yours in the flesh, but it looks like a good bit of kit. Hope to see LOTS of photo's during the restoration.

 

[Jamesc]

What a great bit of kit, can't wait for the restoration

 

[wallace]

I believe this one dates back to the 1940's because of the extensive use of ali. post war surplus. I really like this one its got lots of nice details like little oilers everywhere. I think I may be getting addicted to this old iron thing. I've just bought another PK saw and a big morticer and a knife sharpener

 

[Dangermouse]

I've been wanting to get a PK saw for some time, but they seem to be making silly money

 

[wallace]

I was planning on 'wallacing' it and then selling it. It does have some major items missing like the fence, quadrant, crown guard. But will still be a very capable saw just not original. I very nearly got a PK with the slider extension and was complete but someone had deeper pockets than mine. It went for £1400, thats why I bought this one to cheer myself up.

 

[graduate_owner]

Are you sure it's a Wadkin - it looks like NuTool to me. Or possible a Power Devil !!

K

 

[wallace]

I think I'll paint it red then it will look like power devil and the axminster hobby range

 

[Andy RV]

Looks great, Was the PK the green one on ebay that went for 200ish?

 

[wallace]

Yes Andy thats the one, the fence got delivered to me and then I forwarded it onto Jarret in canada and the other parts went to Australia. Because I lost out on the complete PK I got the remains of the other one. I am having some problems getting it home because the courier I sent to get it refused to collect because it wasn't on a pallet. So the guy who has it is going to ask a local farmer to come along with his manatou and lift it. How did you get on with putting variable speed on your planer? I have been messing around with mine and I think I've cracked it, I put a separate motor on controlled by a VFD and it works pretty well. I'll post some pics and stuff.
Mark

 

[Andy RV]

The joy of moving big old iron!

I've not got round to fitting it yet, I've got all the parts ready and waiting, I've been having a change over the past month and doing some woodworking rather than playing with machinery.

 

[yetloh]

I've been having a change over the past month and doing some woodworking rather than playing with machinery.

Good grief, woodworking!

Jim