wadkin JQ disc sander restoration

[wallace]

I've had a change of mind and decided to do this little sander instead of the LQ. I'm going to leave the LQ smeared in plus gas for a while. I got this from a foundry pattern shop in Bolton that was closing. I've had it a couple of years and its a lovely thing.
When I started stripping it I noticed it still has a lot of original wiring which is well past its best, the cloth was starting to drop to bits so its probably a good thing I chose this one.

 

[timbo614]

Another one

You are are a busy boy!

=D>

 

[wallace]

Idle hands are the devils workshop :evil:

 

[yetloh]

Don't care what it is, just good to see another of your Wadkin threads starting. AND we still have the LQ thread to look forward to, what more could we ask!

Jim

 

[wallace]

Thanks Jim. Heres the cover for the trip box, I like to use paint stripper on something like this to protect any detail.



I think this paint job must have been in the late 70's early 80's. Wadkin brought out a 'supersaw' with literature of this colour.



What is a single phase preventor?



Its lost a couple of its corners, any ideas on how to fix. Maybe build up with braze and file?



I started remove the 8 layers of paint and it has done a great job of protecting the metal, no rust. I think the people casting at wadkin must of had a really good day because these casting are really nice with very little evidence of fettling. The surface is perfect for a paint finish.

 

[hanser]

Keep up the good works!

 

[MusicMan]

Single phasing is loss of one phase in a three phases system. Explained here:
http://www.marineinsight.com/marine-ele ... n-methods/

What metal is the single-phasing-prventor cast box made of? If cast iron then you can braze and file, but I would make a corner insert out of steel and braze it on, rather than use totally braze metal. File the new corner and the break to roughly fit. If it is aluminium or zinc alloy then that won't work, and an epoxy joint is probably the best you can do.

My word, that is one beast of a sander! Looking forward to the thread.

Keith

 

[AJB Temple]

I am jealous. I wish I had the time and ability to do this kind of thing.

 

[wallace]

Thanks for the info Keith, its cast iron so I will go with the brazing. I think this is the smallest disc wadkin made. I do have a 30" in the que but that's a whole new story.
I got the sanding disc separated from the motor.



A little heat before tapping the pins out



The motor is 1.5hp



This machine dates from 1945



I love coming across old asset labels and writing

 

[yetloh]

I could really do with one of those in my workshop. It'll be a lovely little piece of kit when you've finished with it.

Jim

 

[wallace]

A bit progress, scotchbrighted the table



Cleaned up the lettering with the dremmel and removed some casting marks



Took the motor to bits to check things out.



A well maintained motor, I was the first inside and the bearings are still good

 

[MattRoberts]

Your threads are like opening a present at Christmas!

 

[timbo614]

If grasshopper may ask the master a question - what do you use in the dremel for that? Wire brush? I found they wear out and work themselves into a "blob" of wire pretty quickly. Those minitaure grinding stones of various shapes? They wear or get bunged up pretty quick too.

Thanks, Timbo.

 

[SteveF]

love watching these rebuilds
I never usually comment
but it would be a great loss if you ever stopped

Steve

 

[wallace]

Thanks Matt,Steve Timbo I have some burr's that are pretty good. I can actually remove cast iron with them

 

[Distinterior]

I hope this is'nt a stupid question Wallace,....but what are the holes for in the surface of the table..? Just curious!

 

[screwpainting]

Fantastic stuff Wallace, just like everyone else, I love your threads on these lovely old machines mate. I think you are probably creating a lot of new machine nerds here, real works of art, love em!

Steve.

 

[wallace]

The holes are for putting a adjustable mitre gauge. Steve with a bit of luck some one might be inspired to save a lump from the scrap man.

 

[screwpainting]

Lets hope so, but wise men are becoming incredibly rare

 

[custard]

Wallace, you say it's smaller than 30" but what is the disc diameter?