Hello. This is my very first post on this forum. If nothing else, I hope this is of interest to someone.
I recently bought a Wadkin LQ. It came out of a pattern maker's workshop which had closed down. This machine seems to be almost complete with a full range of tooling and with the auxiliary (rotary) table. Other than the paintwork, it is in good condition for an old machine which has been used to make someone’s living.
I am looking for information on a couple of missing parts for this machine – namely the table stop mechanism which should be on the front of the machine, just under the table- any information, photos, dimensions or even replacement parts (for sale) would be greatly appreciated. However, before I talk about that, here are some pictures of the machine…..
It seems there was a rule that all old machines were to be repainted in dodgy colours … mine is cream. One day I would love to restore it to the standard of the machines that I see on this forum.
Nameplate – the test date put the machine’s date of manufacture during 1944.
Factory fitted auxiliary table – it has a central bolt hole then eight index holes that the auxiliary table locates in every 45 degrees. The table just glides on the cast table surface – no bearing arrangement or anything.
Main table is also in good condition.
Tooling cupboard – also a factory original item I believe (also painted cream on the outside). I have numerous radius cutters – both external and internal - as well two cam-type hold-downs and four screw ones. The machine spindle seems to be a short no4 morse taper as the tool arbors have a taper of ~1.5 degrees and fit snugly in my lathe tailstock – just in case someone just bought a machine without any tooling.
Now, the missing table stop mechanism….
It fits to the right of the handle within the red box - using two bolts and two dowels. It must have been missing at the time of painting too. One of the table stops can also be seen in the blue box. The style of rail that the stops run on and the stops themselves match that of the early LQs (like the image below) and some overhead routers.
I would like to get hold of an original replacement part but I doubt that will be possible, so the alternative is to try and make a faithful replacement. Does anyone here own an LQ or similar with the type of stop mechanism I am looking for? If so, could I trouble you for some photos of it and maybe even a few measurements? Equally, if anyone is in a similar boat to me and would like measurements/ photos of any tooling or parts I have - just let me know
Thank you for reading this far!
I recently bought a Wadkin LQ. It came out of a pattern maker's workshop which had closed down. This machine seems to be almost complete with a full range of tooling and with the auxiliary (rotary) table. Other than the paintwork, it is in good condition for an old machine which has been used to make someone’s living.
I am looking for information on a couple of missing parts for this machine – namely the table stop mechanism which should be on the front of the machine, just under the table- any information, photos, dimensions or even replacement parts (for sale) would be greatly appreciated. However, before I talk about that, here are some pictures of the machine…..
It seems there was a rule that all old machines were to be repainted in dodgy colours … mine is cream. One day I would love to restore it to the standard of the machines that I see on this forum.
Nameplate – the test date put the machine’s date of manufacture during 1944.
Factory fitted auxiliary table – it has a central bolt hole then eight index holes that the auxiliary table locates in every 45 degrees. The table just glides on the cast table surface – no bearing arrangement or anything.
Main table is also in good condition.
Tooling cupboard – also a factory original item I believe (also painted cream on the outside). I have numerous radius cutters – both external and internal - as well two cam-type hold-downs and four screw ones. The machine spindle seems to be a short no4 morse taper as the tool arbors have a taper of ~1.5 degrees and fit snugly in my lathe tailstock – just in case someone just bought a machine without any tooling.
Now, the missing table stop mechanism….
It fits to the right of the handle within the red box - using two bolts and two dowels. It must have been missing at the time of painting too. One of the table stops can also be seen in the blue box. The style of rail that the stops run on and the stops themselves match that of the early LQs (like the image below) and some overhead routers.
I would like to get hold of an original replacement part but I doubt that will be possible, so the alternative is to try and make a faithful replacement. Does anyone here own an LQ or similar with the type of stop mechanism I am looking for? If so, could I trouble you for some photos of it and maybe even a few measurements? Equally, if anyone is in a similar boat to me and would like measurements/ photos of any tooling or parts I have - just let me know
Thank you for reading this far!
