Wadkin FM24 Wood Planer Thicknesser with Dust Extraction

I looked for lots of videos before buying this machine and found a few that were very helpful so I thought I would make one of our setup now its running.
This is a 1964 Wadkin FM24 surface planer and thicknesser, we have made a couple of alterations to it that we find to work very well. It has a single 7.5hp three phase motor and is fitted with a DC brake.
Since we do a lot of thicknessing a good dust extraction facility was crucial, for this we have replaced the blade guard on the back side of the fence with a dust extraction hood. This means that it is permanently fixed to the machine but also slides out of the way when the surface plane facility if being used. For better extraction we use a couple of wooden blocks to completely seal the gaps down to the bed.
The other addition was the featherboard which we have fitted to the blade guard. It might not be a great setup for everyone but it perfectly suits what we do and means that the stock is kept tight against the fence at all times, it also means that if you need to let go of the stock and walk to the other side of the machine its unlikely that you will get any kickback.
I am just machining a piece of Oak here for the purpose of the video, its as it came from the sawmill hence the reason for a couple of passes on each edge.
Hope the video helps and if your thinking of buying one its a fantastic, solidly built, reliable machine!
To see what we make have a look at: www.bespoakinteriors.co.uk

[@michaelpalmer8632]

Many years ago l was apprenticed at Wadkin and built these machines plus a lot of others. Fond memories of the factory and workmates.

[@paulsmith1981]

The build quality on these old wadkin is vastly superior to modern machines.

[@whirled_peas]

Ok the featherboard addition is genius. Sticking one on my little multico asap.

[@jackEnglishmachines]

nice arrangement on the dust

[@troystaten5633]

Awesome machine. Thanks for showing us.

[@bondfrenchbond]

That's my dream machine, it just needs a bed extension for jointing.

[@edstengel2495]

That machine is a beast

[@heardashot]

Oh my, that's a beauty.

[@pawelmartinchajewskicarpen7784]

What a machine wonderful

[@anthonymwangi7097]

I would like one of these.

[@jimgriffiths9194]

I see hes dumped his dewalt thicknesser by the side of his proper machine, best thing for it

[@harveyroad6]

Nice Wadkin machine, have several in my shop. What's that yellow thing on the floor.,.. LoL

[@brianminghella3312]

Nice machine and you have done a good job of making the dust extraction work. I still dont like combi’s though, to much messing around changing functions.

[@michael.schuler]

Generally, I agree with you on combi's. I myself chose to go with long-bed jointer and matching width thicknesser. Instant and/or independent access to both functions can't be beaten, unless you just don't have the room or money for the two. That said, it looks like this combi doesn't require any messing around --- the jointer tables don't need to be raised out of the way. Of course, this also makes the machine unsuitable for efficient processing of shorter work pieces.

[@wadkin1973]

Does the extraction hood catch much when your jointing the board

[@BespoakinteriorsUk]

It depends on how far over the fence is but it doesn't catch a lot really. I have another hose takeoff at the end of the planer that I use as a big hoover for the workshop floor, if I need better extraction when jointing then I usually tuck this in the underside of the machine.

[@edstengel2495]

Once the piece was planed, you jointed one edge. This gives you three square surfaces. By then jointing the fourth side, you have made that edge out of parallel with the other jointed edge. Why did you not run the jointed edge against the table saw fence ensuring for square and parallel sides?

[@BespoakinteriorsUk]

I was only running a board through for the purpose of showing the machine.

[@ajayoldiesactor8636]

I need this machine. What d cost and where and how can I get it?

[@bowcutt1983]

Hi Ajay, I have one for sale if you are interested

[@glassyglass1284]

asa ta pwd maka palit og ingnani na machine?

[@rajurupal1645]

How much price in this planer

[@bowcutt1983]

Hi, I have one for sale if you are interested

[@andrewhills6535]

Just the job , looks well looked after 👍🏻 , check my videos out