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    Wadkin RS6 update

    Well eventually got the nut off the headstock spindle. Would not budge so drilled and cut it off and made a new one. The bearings were rough. Managed to find replacements from the local bearing shop. RHP but old stock and cost the equivalent of 80 dollar/pounds. While the spindle was out got a...
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    Wadkin submarine

    A good few years ago I went to a local sawmill to get boards to build fencing. The mill was down a hill which was not that conducive to getting timber up and down. While there spotted some old stuff in a back room - lots of bits missing. There was a Wadkin CW (I think) and a Johnsered (sp) saw...
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    Wadkin RS lathe headstock

    Got my newly acquired (1953) lathe running but the bearings are noisy. I though of removing the shaft and cleaning them and refitting if OK otherwise replacing them. I cannot get the locking nut off it is so tight. Made a spanner to fit over the nut but no joy. I presume and looking at the shaft...
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