wadkin 10 ags
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Paddy Roxburgh
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I'll measure mine when I get to work.
yes, it doesnt give cabinet size, but looking at the picture the table overhangs the cabinet in all directions except possibly the motor.
I've never seen a machine that has a bigger cabinet than table, so apart from maybe having to remove the motor, should be good.
I've never seen a machine that has a bigger cabinet than table, so apart from maybe having to remove the motor, should be good.
Steve,
Just nipped out to the shed to measure mine. Yes the table overhangs all sides but the motor sticks out. DO remove the table for transport.
Went in through a 900 mm shed door with no trouble, but this is fairly wide.
Minimum cabinet dimensions are about 450 x 550, if you remove motor and all knobs etc.
The knobs increases the dimension by about 50-75 mm each way.
The motor increases the 450 dimension to about 700 - 730 mm - can't tell precisely as I have a metal cover/dust shield over mine.
My house doors are 750 mm so you should be fine.
Advise you build a dolly if you don't have one, and either two strong chaps or a small hydraulic lift. I bought one of the latter off eBay, ex invalid mover, for about £70. I got it mainly for moving the Wadkin as I don't have strong helpers, but it is so useful in arranging machines in the shop.
I think there are some pics of it moving in a thread I did on moving heavy machines.
Keith
Just nipped out to the shed to measure mine. Yes the table overhangs all sides but the motor sticks out. DO remove the table for transport.
Went in through a 900 mm shed door with no trouble, but this is fairly wide.
Minimum cabinet dimensions are about 450 x 550, if you remove motor and all knobs etc.
The knobs increases the dimension by about 50-75 mm each way.
The motor increases the 450 dimension to about 700 - 730 mm - can't tell precisely as I have a metal cover/dust shield over mine.
My house doors are 750 mm so you should be fine.
Advise you build a dolly if you don't have one, and either two strong chaps or a small hydraulic lift. I bought one of the latter off eBay, ex invalid mover, for about £70. I got it mainly for moving the Wadkin as I don't have strong helpers, but it is so useful in arranging machines in the shop.
I think there are some pics of it moving in a thread I did on moving heavy machines.
Keith
Hi Keith
thanks for that
a mover wont help me sadly a few steps to get over and 18" up onto decking
I have 1 single door to get through and seem to have 760 max
i would remove table when it gets here as the other end will just put it in my van and wave goodbye
I can take some straps
assuming the bidding doesn't go crazy
its 3ph so my expense won't stop at the workshop door
its only hobby use, but everytime i look at new stuff i quibble and come back to heavy old machines
been umming arring for ages now
Steve
thanks for that
a mover wont help me sadly a few steps to get over and 18" up onto decking
I have 1 single door to get through and seem to have 760 max
i would remove table when it gets here as the other end will just put it in my van and wave goodbye
I can take some straps
assuming the bidding doesn't go crazy
its 3ph so my expense won't stop at the workshop door
its only hobby use, but everytime i look at new stuff i quibble and come back to heavy old machines
been umming arring for ages now
Steve
Paddy Roxburgh
Established Member
Keith's beaten me to it, however I measured 500 for the cabinet from back to front and 150 for the handle that does the rise and fall (easily removed) leaving the switch box at 120 (also removable) Should fit through most doorways. Don't know if Keith's is from than a different period than mine explaining the difference, but it is quite clear that my knob is longer than his.
Paddy
Paddy
and it seems some people think they are worth more than they are
just entered the bidding stage, reserve not met
wont say too much but it just gets tedious how much they go for sometimes
back to the drawing board, glad i in no rush
grumble grumble over
Steve
just entered the bidding stage, reserve not met
wont say too much but it just gets tedious how much they go for sometimes
back to the drawing board, glad i in no rush
grumble grumble over
Steve
Paddy Roxburgh
Established Member
Hmmm. I have lifted mine by the table and it's been fine, however it's best avoided if possible
I defer to Paddy 
. Mine is the earlier version (in which the riving knife doesn't rise and fall with the blade).
When collecting it, two chaps helped me tilt it (onto its side) into the back of my estate car, complete with table. Actually, they did the work while I made encouraging noises. I took the table off before moving it down the garden to my workshop. Makes access much easier and the beast a LOT lighter. You will want the table off anyway to clean it and check it over, at least.
I would be very cautious about lifting it together with the top. If it drops or hits something, the cast iron will likely crack and then you are shafted. It is not hard to take off once you work out how to get your hands at the four screws inside. And the top is heavy.
Strongly recommend a small hydraulic lift. And can you build a ramp up to your door?
Sorry you missed this one. Worth waiting for and paying for the 3 phase. It works soooooo well.
Good luck
Keith
. Mine is the earlier version (in which the riving knife doesn't rise and fall with the blade).When collecting it, two chaps helped me tilt it (onto its side) into the back of my estate car, complete with table. Actually, they did the work while I made encouraging noises. I took the table off before moving it down the garden to my workshop. Makes access much easier and the beast a LOT lighter. You will want the table off anyway to clean it and check it over, at least.
I would be very cautious about lifting it together with the top. If it drops or hits something, the cast iron will likely crack and then you are shafted. It is not hard to take off once you work out how to get your hands at the four screws inside. And the top is heavy.
Strongly recommend a small hydraulic lift. And can you build a ramp up to your door?
Sorry you missed this one. Worth waiting for and paying for the 3 phase. It works soooooo well.
Good luck
Keith
