August 10, 201114 yr I am not sure what my Favorite  is but its a Bursgreen per Wadkin. What funny is its a small 6" planer(400lbs) . Most people that come to the shop Like the wadkin RS lathe or the PK.  jack English machines                   Â
August 10, 201114 yr Great job. Love the way it shines to the heavens. Jack do you use these machines when you are done with them? Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.
August 10, 201114 yr But of course I use them. I have even chipped the paint on some This little Planner has a skewed  knift head and will dress currly maple like  no buddy's business.  jack English machinesWayne Mahler said: Great job. Love the way it shines to the heavens. Jack do you use these machines when you are done with them?  Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.
August 11, 201114 yr I think my most prized machine would have to be my 32" Cordesman & Egan bandsaw. I picked it up & a 36" BS for $200. It was about 1 1/2 hours away, but I had to have it. I knew it was old but I had no idea just how old it was. It turned out to be a C&E that was built between 1874 and 1881. But that wasn't the coolest part. When I got it all taken apart, and started to work on the main frame, I discovered that the original paint and pinstriping were still intact under a layer of either paint or coal soot. It amazes me with the level of detail that was put into these machines even though they were destined for heavy industrial use. I guess we took pride in what me made back then... Curators from the KY Historical Society are helping me to peel back the layers of grime and get down to the original look without damaging it and preserving it once it is exposed. Â Â
August 11, 201114 yr Author Wow Brad that is a pretty cool BS. I think you are correct. A lot of pride was taken in the machinery that was built and that was shown in the outward appearance as well. I sure hope you can save the original paint and pin striping. Please keep us updated on the project. John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
August 11, 201114 yr Author Ken that is an awesome looking table saw. You guys sure may those Oliver saws stand out.  Ken Rasmussen said: It is really hard to say which is more prized for me. I really like them all and the fact that they are still in good condition shows the advantage to the old cast iron machines. My first fav would have to be my late 20's Crescent 8" jointer. It is hard to put an actual born on date but due to the fact it is a ball bearing machine places it somewhere in the 1925-1928 range. It is powered by a 2hp repulsion motor and is really smooth. It is slated for a complete restoration very soon. Next would have to be the Oliver 232. It was purchased from an auction for a rock bottom price. It is by far the most fun tool to use in the shop. I have noticed that Oliver had dust collection figured out in the early 50's. Here it is before restoration And now  My job is to give my kids things to discuss with their therapist
August 14, 201114 yr Author Wow Steve that is a great find and a great price to go with it.   John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
August 14, 201114 yr Great find and deal Steve. Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.
August 19, 201114 yr My greatest find is the Powermatic 45 Lathe. My wife and I were at the county fair here in Fairfield County. Its the last fair of the year in Ohio. We were sitting watching the tractor and truck pulls when we struck up a conversation with one of the people at the pull. As we talked we got on the subject of woodworking. I told him that I had a complete shop in my garage with the exception of a lathe. He said he had a lathe and wanted to get it out of his basement. I asked how much and he replied $150. I asked if I could see it and made arrangements to go to his house. The lathe was in operating condition but had been neglected for several years. My wife told me if I wanted that for my Christmas present to go ahead.   Thats how I came across the PM 45 VS lathe.  Its not finished but its getting close.
August 20, 201114 yr Steve, I found just like yours about 5 years ago, bought for a song and a dance, it was all green and mucky when I got it, then I tore it down, stripped the old green paint off and brought it back to it's original gray, and it works like a champ, it sounds like a sewing machine it's so smooth. I gave it to my dad. Hmmm, I wonder if he ever uses it anymore????Steve Hovious said:    My dad found this 1950's 24" variable speed Delta Scroll Saw at an auction. He called me and asked what to do and I said buy it. He got it for $20 and gave it to me If I would come up and get it out of his truck LOLOL It is one heavy scrollsaw and needed no restoration and I use it to make everything I do now  'True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.' -- Clarence Darrow  John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
August 20, 201114 yr that lathe would look great in a clear coat finish. I do not think i have ever see a machines finished in clear. I just might try one after seeing this. And just think if you engine turned the metal.  jack English machinesDoug Morgan said: My greatest find is the Powermatic 45 Lathe. My wife and I were at the county fair here in Fairfield County. Its the last fair of the year in Ohio. We were sitting watching the tractor and truck pulls when we struck up a conversation with one of the people at the pull. As we talked we got on the subject of woodworking. I told him that I had a complete shop in my garage with the exception of a lathe. He said he had a lathe and wanted to get it out of his basement. I asked how much and he replied $150. I asked if I could see it and made arrangements to go to his house. The lathe was in operating condition but had been neglected for several years. My wife told me if I wanted that for my Christmas present to go ahead.   Thats how I came across the PM 45 VS lathe.  Its not finished but its getting close.
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