The English Woodworker

Learn Woodworking Online

  • Blog
    • Video Posts
    • Hand Tools
    • Techniques
    • Workbenches
    • All Posts
  • The Videos
    • The Nest of Tables
    • Build A Danish Stool
    • The Trestle Table
    • The Industrial Desk
    • Build A Retro Sideboard – Online Video Series
    • Build A French Workbench
    • The Raw Edge Coffee Table
    • Chair Building – The Basics.
    • Build A Hall Table
    • Get Sharp – Sharpening Edge Tools
    • The Side Table & Bridle Guides
    • How To Build A Workbench – Online Video Series
    • The Spoon Rack – Hand Tool Course
  • About Us
  • Gallery
  • LOGIN

Cross Cut Complete (With Video!)

September 12, 2012 By Helen 4 Comments

I say complete but to be honest there are a few tweaks left to be made although we have got far enough to show you the cross cut saw up and running again.

When we had the motor collected for being rewound the electrician also took a look at the starter unit for us. This was very old and oil filled so we knew that a replacement would be necessary but to Richard’s delight the characterful ‘Start’ & ‘Stop’ buttons were found to be perfectly safe and serviceable so were able to be reused.

After inspection (I think this involved being put in an oven?) it turned out that the motor would not require re-winding after all but whilst it was away the bearings were replaced and new wiring put on throughout. By the time the motor was returned we’d finished cleaning and rebuilding the saw and had it fixed down in it’s new position. The concrete floor was drilled out so that threaded bar could be inserted and cemented in place at each corner and the machine was carefully shimmed up so it was perfectly level before large washers & nuts were added to hold it down firmly and the base was grouted in place.

As shown in a previous post Richard has built a sturdy support table for the saw and this was also fixed down with threaded bar. A lot of time was taken to ensure that the table was level and would remain that way and a basic fence was added and readjusted until it was absolutely true and square.

When the electrics were updated a rather unsightly black box was attached to the top of the motor to house the new connections. This didn’t go down very well with Richard and unfortunately it also blocks the movement of one of the adjustment levers so it will be replaced with something more compact and appropriate down the line. As you can see from the photos we also have to do some tidying up of the wires and find a suitable cover for where the old starter unit stood. Other things on the check list are incorporating a chute between the table and saw for connecting effective dust extraction and of course better guarding on that enormous blade. A final job will be to add support for the rise & fall hand wheel at the front of the table. For now though we can at least show the saw up and running in a quick video as it makes short work of some 4” thick oak. (This is intended to share the experience of the saw back in action and not to demonstrate technique or safety advice!)

Filed Under: Woodworking Projects

Related Posts

how to build a chair online video
Chair Building Basics – New Video Series!
build a hall table online video
Build A Hall Table – Online Video Series
Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back

About Helen

Helen seeks to explore ways to live with greater joy & sustainability for both ourselves & the planet. Concepts which have led to the recent launch of her second business Winglewood News.
As the producer of our videos, Helen brings a unique perspective & injects life to our education ensuring it is both a pleasure to watch & easy to follow & learn from.
Learn More About Helen & The English Woodworker.

« Or Maybe Bigger IS Better?
Medieval Cupboard – The Hardware »

Comments

  1. douglas says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    almost speechless. I saw that saw (!) in Kent. Stunning now, it shows real taste & care.
    and I spot a Kapex in the background I think – do you have any preference at all??

    Reply
  2. DaveL says

    September 12, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Now that is a saw of fitting size for the benches you make. Wonderful to see another Wadkin back and in use again, you have done a great job in restoring it.

    Reply
  3. Paul Chapman says

    September 13, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Looks like you’ve done a great job on that saw, Richard. Really nice to see it brought back to life.

    Reply
  4. Ben Whelan says

    September 18, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    Thanks for servicing it so well. When will you be returning it?

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe to future posts:

 

Subscribe to future posts:

  • Blog
  • The Videos
  • Sign Up!
  • Contact Us
  • Keep Up To Date
  • LOGIN
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • YouTube

Latest Posts

  • Which Saws Are Best For Ripping Thick Stuff? [Video]
  • How do I Sharpen a Router Plane? [Q & A Video]
  • Bench Top Edge Jointing [with Video]
  • Blog
  • The Videos
  • Sign Up!
  • Contact Us
  • Keep Up To Date
  • LOGIN
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2023 · The English Woodworker

Scroll Up