Daltonswadkin were extremely helpful from start to finish with regards to training and PPM with our machines. There were issues caused by ourselves and Andy Walsh/Bradley Nightingale were always on... See more
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During our morning meeting Michal was very complimentary about the course and the pre-training inspection alone was a great value to the site,
Wayne in the parts department is amazing, he always really takes the time to help us with our old Wadkins machines and has helped keep our fledgling woodshed alive. Cannot praise this company enough.... See more
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Both Ian and Phil are fantastic trainers. They have the ability to adapt and recognise different machines quickly including ways to make working with them easier and safer. We have a team with mixed e... See more
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Founded in 1901, Daltons Wadkin are the UK’s longest established distributors of industrial woodworking machinery. Working with specialist European manufacturers, the company specialises in supplying Kimla CNC routers and fiber lasers, Salvador automatic crosscut saws, Stenner band resaws, Elcon vertical panel saws, SCM classical equipment, Altendorf panel saws and Kuper planer moulders for processing a wide range of materials including solid wood and wood-based panels, composites, plastics, non-ferrous metals and more. Additional support services include planned preventative maintenance contracts, breakdown support, certificated operator training, spare parts and tooling.
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Great training
Ian is very knowledgeable and friendly.
Myself and my staff had a good four days of training with Ian. Daltons are always great to deal with.
November 22, 2023
Dust and shavings vacuum pipe.Goods ordered were exactly as described…
Goods ordered were exactly as described and delivery was quick.
June 19, 2023
Good training useful and a friendly…
Good training useful and a friendly instructor
November 20, 2023
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The Daltons Wadkin Narrow Bandsaw Training
The Daltons Wadkin Narrow Bandsaw Training we booked was very informative and the hands on approach to training made the training relevant and kept everyone engaged, thoroughly enjoyed by all participants, Thank you.
November 14, 2023
Excellent customer service
Customer service 5 star, item arrived quickly and product is excellent
November 2, 2023
straight forward with no hassle.
October 25, 2023
Good course
A great course that was made enjoyable with the help of Pete.It was a relaxing pace so you never felt pressurised.
October 25, 2023
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Great couple of days with Peter
Great couple of days with Peter. Information and knowledge passed on by Peter is invaluable. Very good course.
October 25, 2023
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Excellent service
Brought a scm spindle ti120e moulder and from first contact about machine I had excellent help to buy machine from information about the machine to helping with del of machine.
Machine arrived on day required on suitable lorry for access to my workshop driver was more then helpful to get old machine out and new in sure he did more then he had to
I have had machines from other company’s but by far this has been best service by far and would recommend using daltonswadkin
Thank you Alex
October 17, 2023
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Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We're thrilled that you had a great experience with us while buying your SCM Spindle TI120E Moulder. Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you ever need assistance in the future, please reach out. We're here to help.
The training is very informative
I did like Lee's friendly and supportive approach. The training was not only useful but also clear and concise. I got information about things that have changed in my 37 years in the woodworking profession. Great Lad and an asset to Daltons Wadkin. 5/5 Cheers Nick
October 18, 2023
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Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We're thrilled to hear your positive feedback about Lee and our training. It's great to know you found the training clear and valuable, even after your 37 years in the woodworking profession. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Lee.
The Joiners were really happy with the…
The Joiners were really happy with the coarse, thank you very much
October 2, 2023
Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We're delighted to hear that the joiners were pleased with the course! Thank you for your kind words, and if there's anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to reach out.
Very knowledgable instructor.
Very knowledgable instructor.
Enjoyable training, both theoretical & practical..
September 29, 2023
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Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We appreciate your positive feedback about our knowledgeable instructor and the enjoyable training experience, encompassing both theory and practical aspects.
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Lee Hooks is a great trainer, very knowledgeable and patient. Would highly recommend.
September 26, 2023
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Reply from Daltons Wadkin
Thank you for your glowing review of Lee Hooks as a trainer. We're pleased to hear that he is both knowledgeable and patient. Your recommendation means a lot, and we appreciate your feedback.
Warren was friendly and knowledgeable…
Warren was friendly and knowledgeable making the training interesting.
September 7, 2023
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Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We're glad to hear that Warren made your training interesting with his friendly and knowledgeable approach. Your feedback is much appreciated. If you have any more training or assistance needs in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Excellent demonstrations
Excellent demonstrations, very detailed. Couldn’t have been better.
Lee was a gentleman!
September 7, 2023
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Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We're thrilled to hear that the demonstrations were excellent and very detailed, exceeding your expectations. It's wonderful to know that Lee left such a positive impression with his gentlemanly approach.
Reply from Daltons Wadkin
Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback about the course, and we're delighted to hear that Lee was fantastic
My experience in the training
The training was very relevant to our workshop set up. Explanation given was very clear. We had a lot of practice working with machines and the feedback given by the trainer was very constructive. I would recommend such training to schools doing Design and Technology.
August 30, 2023
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Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We greatly appreciate your positive feedback regarding the relevance and clarity of the training, as well as the constructive feedback provided by the trainer. It's wonderful to hear that you found the training valuable and would recommend it for Design and Technology schools.
Great service
Great service. They double checked that I really did mean to order what I had (an unusually sized circular saw blade) and went out of their way to source and deliver it.
August 8, 2023
Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We're so pleased to hear you had a great experience with us while ordering your unusually sized circular saw blade. We always strive to make sure our customers get exactly what they need. If you ever have more requests or questions in the future, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!
Phill and Pete - One of a kind
Phill and Pete have been exceptional supervisors in teaching me the proper usage of saws and ensuring safety while using them. Their friendly and approachable demeanor made the learning experience enjoyable. Their expertise and dedication to safety have instilled confidence in me when working with machinery. Their guidance has been invaluable, and I highly appreciate their efforts in imparting valuable skills.
August 16, 2023
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Reply from Daltons Wadkin
We are truly grateful for your heartfelt feedback regarding Phill and Pete as your supervisors. It's wonderful to hear that they've been exceptional in teaching you saw usage and safety. We're proud of their friendly and approachable approach, which made your learning experience enjoyable.
Their expertise and dedication to safety have not only instilled confidence in you but have also helped you gain invaluable skills. We greatly appreciate your kind words and commend Phill and Pete for their outstanding efforts.
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