WOW !!! my 1st propper Table Saw : ) :) :)

[Tusses]

well - as my machine mart TS finaly gave up - and the screww fix equivelent was cr@p ! I went on the hunt for a propper TS. I bought a Junior Whitehead - but before I found a way of converting from 3phase to 1phase I came across a Wadkin Bursgreen 10" AGS for £300 including Collection

this is is as I got it into my workshop and pluged it in to see if it worked :shock:

woohoo !!! 1st cut !!!! and WOW !!! a miter gauge that doesn't slop around in the slot !!!!

so - to set about getting it ready for use ...
it looked like it hasn't been used for a while

so I got out the phosphoric acid and let it pickle for a while

I sanded the top with 120 and a flat block whilst the acid was on. - then I rinsed it off and sanded it again - this time with furniture wax (stops the rust coming back from the acid etch)

wiped it off and ..

bit of nitro morse on the crown guard and more acid on the riving knife and re-assembled

same treatment for the side extensions and fitted ..

finaly , gave the fence rails a quick clean up and wax before setting the fence up square

so there we have it ... 28" front to back ... 40" side to side ... 25" fence cut

plenty of big grins going on all afternoon !!!

 

[Lord Nibbo]

You really need to stop sawing everything up just because you can (Final pic) :lol: Well done anyway, I'm sure you'll never wear it out.

 

[Digit]

And a nice old machine saved from the scrap man. Well done.

Roy.

 

[Tusses]

You really need to stop sawing everything up just because you can (Final pic) :lol: Well done anyway, I'm sure you'll never wear it out.

:lol: !

fire wood !

oh - and the shop it a 'bit' messier than usual because I had to move EVERTHING so I could get this in - its the 1st time I have opened both the doors since I built it 4 years ago !

I'll be browsing through the threads for shop layouts tonight !

 

[Paul.J]

That looks to be a cracking saw
I should move the knife as close to the blade as you can though :shock: and make sure you tighten it properly :wink:

 

[wizer]

fantastic, not jealous at all.. nope :roll: :wink:

 

[harryc]

That looks like a decent bit of Kit. and all for £300... nope def not jealous!!!

Happy sawing

Harry

 

[motownmartin]

Nice solid piece of kit, well worth the £300

 

[DaveL]

Yes you did very well, my AGS cost me £300 and then I had to swap the motor. However it will out last me as I am sure yours will you, they are a great bit of kit.
Does yours still have the Wadkin plate on it with the numbers? It would be nice to see it if it does, part of the number gives the year the saw was made in.

 

[Tusses]

Yes you did very well, my AGS cost me £300 and then I had to swap the motor. However it will out last me as I am sure yours will you, they are a great bit of kit.
Does yours still have the Wadkin plate on it with the numbers? It would be nice to see it if it does, part of the number gives the year the saw was made in.

there are a few plates - I'll see what the numbers say toorrow. it was 240 single phase from new by the looks of things tho - I spotted that plate today

 

[Benchwayze]

That looks to be a cracking saw
I should move the knife as close to the blade as you can though :shock: and make sure you tighten it properly :wink:

Agree about the gap behind the blade. As close as you can without fouling.

Nice job, nice saw...
Enjoy it!
John

 

[Tusses]

from memory - I dont thing the knife will go much closer to the blade - maybe I need a larger blade ? its a 10" model, but the blade measures just over 9" - could that be the problem ?

 

[Digit]

Could be. Due to the age and country of origin the arbour is likely to be in imperial size, which could have limited the previous owner to certain blade sizes. 9 inch seems an odd size for a Wadkin as I remember.

Roy.

 

[Benchwayze]

Tusses,
That could be the trouble.

I note that your saw has the same type of guard and riving-knife as my Coronet 10" saw attachment..

No anti kick-back pawls, but I have never had a real problem with the saw. It did kick-back once, but the plank was an 8' piece of `12 x 2 mahogany, so the 1hp motor didn't really have enough power to kick it back as such; It still gave me a sore wrist though and I think your saw will have a bigger motor!

So, I think you need to fit a proper size blade to close that gap. My 10" blades have a 5/8 inch bore which is what your arbor might be. You might be able to get a 10" TCT imperial 5/8" bore blade from Pyatt Woodworking.

http://www.coronetwoodworking.co.uk/ Based in Cannock, West Midlands.

You could use 'reducing washers' with a metric bore, but I never was happy with them and I stocked up on imperial bore some years ago.

The only blades I have spare are old-fashioned ones without TCT teeth. In good nick and fine, if you don't mind having them sharpened regularly!

I reckon a nice coat of Wadkin Bursgreen -- green -- would put the finishing touches. I noticed someone on the Forum did a Wadkin planer restoration some months ago. That might get you the right shade!
Happy Sawing Tusses..


Regards
John

 

[Mcluma]

that is a nice saw, i bet you its heavy

 

[Tusses]

Tis heavy !

...

I will be on the look out for either imperial bore blades - or adapters - I have no problem using adapters so far ! - plus it means I can still use all my old blades ! I came with a load of old fashioned blades all kept nice and sharp - I will have to learn the correct way to sharpen them !

.....


photo of the plate - doese that make it a 1961 machine ?

 

[superunknown]

Love that saw, I have one just the same. Yes, 1961. Mine is from 1960.
I completely renovated it. Everything was dismantled and cleaned, the main base re-sprayed and a new single phase motor fitted.

That saw will give you years of good service. A very solid machine.

 

[jonny boy]

Can't wack the Wadkin AGS, has to be the best cabinet saw to be sold over the last 50 years.

 

[skipdiver]

That's one cracking saw.It's the first TS i ever used.Would love to get my hands on one of those.Will have to keep my eyes peeled for one.

 

[Mcluma]

Are you going to respray the cabinet, or are you leaving it as is??