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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Andyp » 25 Apr 2022, 17:13

Not sure what you tried to do with tour Youtube link. Here it is, I think

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRqyCvGE7XE

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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby wallace » 25 Apr 2022, 17:40

Thanks Andy
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby wallace » 29 Apr 2022, 17:20

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The brass was a bit dinged up so I gave it a skim



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I've been removing masking tape and assembling bits all week. On some bits the tape had left its adhesive on the metal, was a right pain to remove even with thinners. I've not had this problem with frog tape before.



I went over the surfaces with oil stone to remove any dings on the ways. every machined surface has been hand scraped when it was built.



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This was what had been used to lock the tool rest. I have a proper lever but it needs drilling and tapping for 3/4".



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I found this in my stash



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The cover for the outboard spindle, sanded to 240



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Then buffed



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The spindle interlock



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New flip top oilers



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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Malc2098 » 29 Apr 2022, 18:21

Handwheels and bling! Love it!
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Andyp » 29 Apr 2022, 19:51

Wow, double Wow and triple Wow. That really is one helluva of a restoration on one helluva lathe.
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Robert » 29 Apr 2022, 22:13

It looked big all the way through. Now it looks massive! I assume those are full 8x4 sheets as your flooring?
Really brings home the size of it - and the size of the task you have accomplished. One Wow doesn't really cover it :)
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Cabinetman » 30 Apr 2022, 01:09

Wonderful job! Just curious what will the new owner use it for?
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby wallace » 30 Apr 2022, 07:38

Cabinetman wrote:Wonderful job! Just curious what will the new owner use it for?


I will be the be the new user, I thought I would do some pens. :D I did think about making some columns to recreate the portico that the wadkin factory once had. I have the big oak front doors and plan on putting them on my shed.
I've always fancied trying a big hollow form turning.
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Andyp » 30 Apr 2022, 07:58

When the time comes you must show us some pics of it in use, please.
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby 9fingers » 30 Apr 2022, 09:31

Andyp wrote:When the time comes you must show us some pics of it in use, please.


Andy, are you really sure that Wallace actually uses those machines other than to help restore more machinery? :lol: :lol:

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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby wallace » 30 Apr 2022, 10:28

9fingers wrote:
Andyp wrote:When the time comes you must show us some pics of it in use, please.


Andy, are you really sure that Wallace actually uses those machines other than to help restore more machinery? :lol: :lol:

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I built a kitchen about 3 years ago :D This was my last machine on my bucket list so I will be having a good clear out of junk and maybe do some woodwork, maybe.
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Artiglio » 30 Apr 2022, 10:54

A wondrous thing ( oh for a workshop the size of a hanger) any chance of a pic with the bed wound out when you get an opportunity, also a gallery of your wadkin collection and the factory doors. Good job well done.
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby wallace » 30 Apr 2022, 14:43

Once I get sorted and the RU levelled up and bolted down I can wind the bed out.
Heres a pic of the portico at wadkin, I had a chance of buying the columns but thought better of it.

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And the doors which date from 1922, I can just say lift one end up.

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The dogs are the same size as dalmations ;)

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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Artiglio » 30 Apr 2022, 22:30

Cheers , at least you saved some of the original and have the opportunity to recreate the rest, Wadkin had a proper workman like entry very fitting. The facade instantly reminded me of the hoover building for some odd reason, no idea why.
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Malc2098 » 01 May 2022, 09:47

Artiglio wrote:Cheers , at least you saved some of the original and have the opportunity to recreate the rest, Wadkin had a proper workman like entry very fitting. The facade instantly reminded me of the hoover building for some odd reason, no idea why.



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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby the bear » 01 May 2022, 10:11

Just wow
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Stuart » 02 May 2022, 11:34

Oh my word, - that's not gonna fit in my shed!

Lovely work as always Wallace. I do enjoy your restoration threads.

Next one please!
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby wallace » 02 May 2022, 17:08

Stuart wrote:Oh my word, - that's not gonna fit in my shed!

Lovely work as always Wallace. I do enjoy your restoration threads.

Next one please!


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There's 7 machines out there and one I bought on a whim that is in someones outbuilding. I forgot the guys details. I hope he still has it.
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Vann » 04 May 2022, 02:43

Looking through a 1925 Sagar catalogue for something else last night, I stumbled across this.

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Same theme (moving bed) but not half as nice as the Wadkin RU.

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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby wallace » 06 May 2022, 09:01

That is really quite nice, how big is it?
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Re: wadkin RU lathe restoration

Postby Vann » 06 May 2022, 09:21

wallace wrote:...how big is it?


Sorry, I don't know. That page is missing from the catalogue :eusa-doh: .

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