Wilson 5 head Tenoner, A Closer Look

[@eyuptony]

Very interesting, they do look small compact machines, had one at collage. I used to regularly drive past the Wilson Brothers factory in Leeds. Well built machines. All gone now. ASDA supermarket head office was built on the site.

[@DTJoinery]

It's a shame that all these old manufacturers are longer around, quality was so much better than tiday.

[@markpannell4058]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video, very interesting. Being able to lock the two heads together is such a useful feature and must save a ton of time. I think the Wilson has better looks than the Wadkin eca, looking at them I also think the Wilson has a bigger table as in length. Also I like the little flip up shoulder stop in the table being much better than the wadkin effort. Date wise I would say early 60's for both of them, later models have the base made from welded sheet steel, I believe the early 50's machines had a completely different look and castings.

[@DTJoinery]

No worries. It's a great feature to have, some tenoners are just painful to adjust, especially if the thread is course and you only need to move a smidge. I can't remember the physical size of the eca, I swapped it for the wilson about 15 years ago, as I said, if anything I'd say the Wilson is slightly smaller but it is laid out very well.

[@gordoncrates3508]

Great machine. Definitely tons better that the 2 head Multico one we have at work

[@DTJoinery]

They are a great machine. I am not familiar with the Multico machine.

[@MrCFB80]

Love it ... just got to find one in Brisbane now :)

[@DTJoinery]

I'm not sure how many are about. These are the only 2 I've come across. Definitely grab one if you see one.

[@amhjoinery2060]

Looks very similar to the wadkin eca. I’ve only got one Wilson machine, a 30” bandsaw

[@DTJoinery]

It's pretty similar in size. The main part of the pedestal where the switches are on the eca is taller. What's the bandsaw like?

[@amhjoinery2060]

@@DTJoineryyeah the bandsaw a great bit of kit. Do you use Instagram

[@johnsykes5464]

Wilson machines! Absolute weaponry. The spindles, bandsaws, planers, all made to last. Such a shame they went bust as i would say they are same if not similar build quality to dominion, wadkin etc.

[@DTJoinery]

Yeah, they are good gear. I used to have a big 20" rip saw, it was also a very well made machine.

[@johnsykes5464]

Square blocks though 😬😬😬

[@DTJoinery]

@johnsykes5464 They dont bother me, unless you deliberately stick your hand in there, there is no danger.