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Jim thanks for putting that information up, those factory and show room pic's are some of the best I have seen, just beautiful, a lot of history there indeed. Looking forward to hearing the out come of this one too... Melbourne Matty.

Guy's is it just me or can I see the remnants of the original moulder fence in that hole in Ben's Pic ? Melbourne Matty.

Jim, Douglas and everyone thank you, and may I apologize if I come on strong with the "Heritage Lecture" It is just something I'm Passionate about, but judging by the amount of interest generated and all the excitement, I would have to say Gentlemen you have it under control. I have seen...

I have been reading this post for days now in awe, and unable to write up a decent response because of work commitments, but the weekend is here and my learned colleague Jack has given me an introduction, and so here we go. Jim and Douglas, thanks for posting this up, it is truly unbelievable...

Could it be a Symbol for an electric motor ? After all by 1928 Wadkin were one of the first companies to integrate Electric motors with their woodworking equipment. Melbourne Matty.

Around 1918 Wadkin Made a Automatic Propeller Shaper, I wonder if that has something to do with the Wadkin logo ?? Melbourne Matty.

Hi Mintaka22, just having a look at your post, and I do have some info on J.Sagar machines from catalogs I have. I think the catalog I have is an earlier one but it may well be your machine. It shows the early style Sagar base and runs square cutter blocks, might be too early. The fact that you...

Rod I am up for that campaign for sure, Its a shame to not be reading posts like his, everyone has something to offer with their knowledge. Melbourne Matty. "Knowledge imparted to others is not lost to him who imparts it"

Shrubby, Dankaert would be a definite, and a bit of an old faveriout too as I have an older 30 inch thicknesser of theirs. Nice bit of Kit indeed !! Yes I did hear Scrit posted for a bit on OWWM, and also kindly offered to help with a project like this but, I dont think OWWM were ready to expand...

Richard, yes any information is helpful catalogs, Company dates, places of operation, etc .. so thank you, thats fantastic material. Had a look in at your website too, very impressive stuff, there are not many professional woodturners where I live in Melbourne, your trade is very skilled and...

Jon, does any one know what has happened to scrit ?? Melbourne Matty.

A Big Hi to everyone, and a thank you for such a great site and resource. I have been watching from the sidelines for a bit and thought it was time to take the plunge.. The Reason for my Post is that I am searching for Company History, information, starting dates mergers, works address etc, on...