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fergal.b · 08-01-2013 9:26am

slpower01 wrote: »

Would a new motor be out of the question?? as you didnt have to pay for the machine itself... buying a new durable motor might give it a better kick?? just an idea.

It's more about the challenge of bring an old machine back to life for me "and the lack of funds":D

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slpower01 · 08-01-2013 6:59pm

True ... might as well try to fix it if its possible

... im looking forward to seeing the finished project!

recipio · 09-01-2013 11:53am

Fergal, that looks like an induction motor to me so no need ( in fact impossible ) to re- wire. !
A good clean out, new bearings and lubrication should do it. ? Nice project. I don't think you can thickness with that planer ?

fergal.b · 09-01-2013 12:30pm

I didn't mean the armature :eek:

just the internal connecting wires that are a bit brittle.I was surprised to see the motor was made in Ireland I'm not sure if it was replaced or if the kits were sent out without motors.

The thicknesser part looks like this and fits on the planer, the chap is still looking for it in his shed

This one was on Adverts. http://www.adverts.ie/machinery-tools/inca-thicknesser/2090972
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richiek67 · 09-01-2013 3:47pm

My dad has the same saw though without the thicknesser. Has the original belt too. Though its looking a bit long in the tooth. So is the saw...lol
Hes had it about 40 years!

fergal.b · 19-01-2013 6:54pm

Sanded down the table and put a new bit of marine ply on top. Now to give it a coat of epoxy and a few of varnish, it's too bloody cold outside so I had to sneak it into the shower

jack of all · 19-01-2013 8:15pm

Looks great Fergal, the table frame looks very light in colour, cleaned up really well!

deandean · 24-01-2013 12:35pm

My old man has one of those, Inca saw + planer without the mortiser, he bought it about 35 years ago and it's still running great. It has cut a lot of wood in 35 years.

The only gripe he has, is that the table tilts and not the blade, so it's a bit of an exercise doing angled cuts.

It's all-alloy IIRC so it's fairly lightweight, you could make the table mobile so it can be wheeled around.

fergal.b · 28-01-2013 8:45pm

Well she''s back in business

Alun · 28-01-2013 9:17pm

Excellent work, you've clearly got a knack for restoring battered old machinery!

slpower01 · 28-01-2013 9:36pm

How much are you going to sell it for :P... such a difference ha, so jealous!
Whats it like to use??

fergal.b · 28-01-2013 10:04pm

slpower01 wrote: »

How much are you going to sell it for :P... such a difference ha, so jealous!
Whats it like to use??

Make me an offer i can't refuse

I'm not sure what to do with yet,it will be left outside under a cover for the moment. There are a few more bits and pieces to do on it and I want to change the switch to a proper on / off switch.
I will have to wait till the weather picks up to give her a good go,I have never used a mortiser before so that should be fun

slpower01 · 29-01-2013 1:23am

Grab some rough 2x4 plane it down and make a mortice and tenon door as a small project

.. I would love something like this but the only thing im missing is the planer/thicknesser (next purchase)...

recipio · 31-01-2013 2:25pm

Great job and I love the authentic colour scheme. !

jack of all · 31-01-2013 2:57pm

Great job, you turned that one around pretty quickly, well done!

richiek67 · 01-02-2013 12:03pm

holy S***, thats a great bloody job. How did you get the main body looking so new? My old man of 92 has one . The pulley came off but he managed to sort it. The belt looks as though it could be changed for a new one. Any ideas.?

You did a great job though. My wife would have my skin if she saw my projects in the house ...lol

Are you going to sell it?

Sorry if these questions were asked?

Rich

fergal.b · 01-02-2013 1:09pm

Thanks Rich:D

1) lots of sanding

2) I got the belts in Halfords I think the small one was a 1300 and the bigger one a 1500 if your not sure just bring the old one to any motor factors.

3) She can still smell the varnish and probably will for the rest of my life

4) Every thing is for sale

I might just use it to finish off the boat I'm building at the moment then sell it on or I might build another boat

richiek67 · 01-02-2013 9:01pm

Sounds good.

I build the model boats. Well, I did for about 20 years but haven't build one in 2 years now. I prefer the furniture. I always liked the idea of building a full size speed boat though. I would if I lived near water, but unfortunately I don't.
I guess I should, it would be like a piece of furniture that could run on water..lol:p
Thanks for the tip on the belt. He'd be thrilled to get a new one I'd say.

Your boat must be nearly finished. I saw the photos, last summer was it? It looked done...

Cheers

R

fergal.b · 01-02-2013 9:17pm

The boat is covered over till the weather picks up a bit so not much work done I'm just collecting bits and pieces for the next stage.
I still use my other bit of furniture

all over Ireland so not living beside the water won't be a problem if you do want to build one

richiek67 · 02-02-2013 2:58pm

It looks fantastic I have to say, fair play, as Ronan would say...lol;)

O love the whole style too, nice to see the real wood on a boat. I love the old ketches and sailing yachts of time gone by. They look very
classy I have to say.

bizzyb · 08-02-2013 3:27pm

Picked up a similar machine this morning its a Kity K5, has a planer/thicknesser,table saw,spindle moulder and sanding disk, seems in good repair just needs a bit of a clean up,didn't get a chance to read threw all this thread yet but if i got mine in half the condition fergal's turned out i would be happy,fair play to you its like new.

fergal.b · 08-02-2013 5:36pm

Best of luck with it

There is a guy on the site that Double barrel put me in touch with and he has a pdf manual for that machine might be worth joining up. http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/kity-k5-combi-machine-t39365.html

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