Jacobs chuck size of chuck taper is 12 inches with chuck key. Then use straight edge or string accross the face of both pullys and look for contact at the top and bottom of both pulleys. A centrifugal switch solves a problem inherent in singlephase ac electric motors. The walkerturner name lived into the early 1960s as the walkerturner division, rockwell manufacturing co. Coronet minor and minorette only currently available in pdf form. Classic vintage walker turner drill press with stand made. Walkerturner power tools logo 1938 walkerturner catalog.
Usa and made a wide range of metal and woodworking equipment including a combination wood and lightduty metalturning bench lathe of the plain, nonscrewcutting type, and the most unusual driver addatool. I know the walker turner driver line series is low quality, as far as i can tell, this is not a driver line. Im satisfied with it, it can do everything i need to do, but i will probably eventually upgrade to something with vfd and more swing. Usa and made a wide range of metal and woodworking equipment including a combination wood and lightduty metalturning bench lathe of the plain, nonscrewcutting type, and the most unusual driveraddatool. Woodworking power tools antique woodworking tools antique tools old tools vintage tools woodworking machinery how to antique wood vintage sewing machines machine tools. The vintage machinery photo index is a place where members of this site can submit. It had been used in a metal spinning shop for odd jobs, and was in sad shape. Driver line woodworking jig plans woodworking power tools antique woodworking tools antique tools vintage tools woodworking machinery popular woodworking machine tools making machine. Walker turner tools for sale in syracuse, ny shoppok. Ive still yet to find any walkerturner machine with a similar amber knob on the handle. The motor is the original walker turner driver line motor. The driver line submitted by bob holcombe right click and select save target as to download highres version walker turner badge. The woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine.
In their earlier years, walkerturner made the driver line, a collection of inexpensive machines sold through department stores. Dec 03, 2018 this video series will document my first attempt at a machine rebuild. This is a walker turner model 121642 15 floor model drill press i picked up in an old, unheated barn. Turning has been a strong focus in my work for some time. The centrifugal switch turns on a circuit, providing the needed boost to start th. I have a pair of helping hands in the shape of the trusty ac who is learning the trade and eating my biscuits.
This would make for a good project or a wealth of parts for the home wood worker. Its in great original condition so i dont think i will paint it, except for maybe the 3 h. They made a 4 jointer with bronze bearings in the cutterhead. Possibly up to 32 long with a shorter tailstock center. I completely reconditioned the machine including stripping the paint to bare metal. Unfollow walker turner drill press to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The first step, get the motor running and see how she sounds. These machines were all very small and minimalistic. She looks pretty old but im pretty sure its a good unit that i will put through a test before i load it on the truck. The forum is a free service, and much like the free content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. My lathe is technically a delta, but made in the years immediately after delta purchased walker turner, before they changed the castings.
See more ideas about tools, woodworking and antique tools. Join us while we jump in and start the restoration of a walker turner drill press, driver line series. I am restoring a walker turner drill press bench top model. Walkerturner serviced machinery coventry ct, 06238. When i picked this bench drill up it had some aluminium flashing folded over to make a belt guard. See all categories howto books lathe practices series lathe operations milling operations grinding operations metalworking woodworking brands walker turner 900 series 15 inch drill press instruction and parts manual manual description. Nov, 2017 walker turner the driver line scroll saw restoration 112017, 03.
The original walker turner serialnumber document gave the codes as 9d140, 9d1040 and 9d943 but we assume that, in fact, the code dp and not d was used to indicate the 15inch drill press. Products the rusty dragon vintage restoration tools and parts. A practical guide to pulley alignment plant services. Classic vintage walker turner drill press with stand. The morse taper on the chuck was buggered up and the cause of the bad runout. Untitled document free, fast shipping every business day.
Walker turner 700 series bench drill press this is the smaller of the walker turner and driver line series of bench drill presses, the 700 series, a d715 to be precise. Its the full cabinet version of the saw with large cast iron top. My grandfather taught me to turn on this 30 years ago. Soon to be added will be a fully restored scroll saw by julian harrison. Walker turner the driver line drill press floor model for. Both pulleys are damaged so i was wondering if making pulleys on my yet to be acquired lathe is too much for a newbie to tackle. Walkerturner power tools plainfield, new jersey, usa. Walker turner l1152 l952 l951 wood lathe operators. Vintage walker turner 10 table saw old woodworking tools. It came with the original walker turner driver line motor.
Walker turner drill press restoration the hobbymachinist. Care has been taken by the authors, pruftechnik ltd, in the preparation of this publication. The headstock spindle is hollow so that longer, smaller turnings can be made and pass throught it such as arrows. By themselves, they dont develop enough torque to begin turning from a dead stop. The original walkerturner serialnumber document gave the codes as 9d140, 9d1040 and 9d943 but we assume that, in fact, the code dp and not d was used to indicate the 15inch drill press. Was wondering if it was worth anything, thinking about selling it.
Walker turner driver line 700 drill press head casting 2 column. Welcome to a website dedicated to machinery from the sadly defunct coronet tool co which was founded in derby by the late charles parker in the 1940s. Clem wixted, jonesboro, ar john, is that a walker turner driver line lathe. This video series will document my first attempt at a machine rebuild. Walkerturner motor tag submitted by doug bliven right click and select save target as to download highres version wt 1152 spindle speed badge submitted by dennis hook. Walker turner 4 x 52 12 belt, 10 disc sander for sale in. I think they were made during the depression when people had hardly any money. The infrequently found walker turner driver wood lathe a machine that was offered with a compound slide rest assembly for lightduty metal turning. Apart from some flaking paint and some surface rust the machine was in good condition. Walker turner driver line beltdisc sander i think it is a 1940 beltdisc sander but not sure maybe you can tell me. In later years they also made larger and sturdier lightindustrial machines.
For units with the type 2 serial numbering system, the second letter indicates only the number of spindles or the type of spindle in the original unit. Also, 2 of them there are 4 altogether have extended inner races, so are pretty special. Bob reeve mike, as far as alinement, make sure the motor shaft and the pulley shaft are paralell. It is not intended as a comprehensive guide to alignment of process machinery, nor is it a substitute for seeking professional advice or reference to the manufacturers of the machinery. I dont know anything about these except for what i researched on line, it was. Walkerturner were based, originally, in plainfield, n. Original walkerturner motor horsepower single phase motor. Walker and william brewer turner, who built machines for home and light industrial use. I could never find the lower spindle bearing for my 20 walkerturner drill press i tried few bearing houses. Walker turner the driver line scroll saw restoration 112017, 03. Found this vintage walker turner 10 table saw on craigslist. Jun 20, 2018 a centrifugal switch solves a problem inherent in singlephase ac electric motors. Walker turner were based, originally, in plainfield, n.
Its hard to believe that this was going to be taken down to the tip. Special bore bearings used on walker turner drill presses and lathes. I restore, use and maintain several of these machines with an ever changing workshop inventory. Reverse engineered new replacement wearable parts for walker turner and other vintage wood working machines. This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original walker turner l951, l952, l1152 wood lathes instructions and parts manual. In working condition ships wheel handle original the driver line wt motor single phase 110 volt with hard to find forward and reverse switch original walkerturner and it works walker turner company, inc. I found one on craigslist that says its the driver line. In their earlier years, walker turner made the driver line, a collection of inexpensive machines sold through department stores.
Vintage 1930s walkerturner 30 wood lathe driver line. I dont know anything about these except for what i researched online, it was. This manual contains information on machine specifications, setting up, motor installation, lubrication, adjustments, and explosive diagrams of the parts with descriptions. This particular model came to england in the 1930s and was situated at the westlands aircraft establishment near yeovil, somerset where the sellers father worked as an aircraft. The headstock spindle is hollow so that longer, smaller turnings can be made and pass throught it. Walker turner the driver line scroll saw restoration. As with any lathe, check the motor is in good condition and that the head and tail stocks. Their 1938 catalog identifies them as having all the resources of a modern plant. Walker turner drill press restoration part 7 metal tag. It looks just like mine and yours is the only other one ive seen. This walker turner woodworking tools section features many of the woodworking tools sold by the walker turner power tool company of plainfield, new jersey. It has a 12 inch swing and 36 inches between centers. My walker turner 15 inch drill press has quite special bearings. After lots of tlc, i was able to reduce the total runout to 0.
Special edition the driver line custom built motors. What purpose does a centrifugal switch have on a motor. Heavy duty walker turner wood lathe from the 1950s 1940s. Driver was the name of the cheapest line of power tools that walker turner could manage to make. Driver j505 14 jig saw mj744 24 direct drive jig saw j780 24 belt drive jig saw. Also featured are some american machines from the also defunct walker turner factory and a pre 1914 tyzack table saw. Can be converted to 220 volts but right now is wiring up for 110 volts. This is a quick listing for a nice walker turner 30 wood lathe, it is in uncleaned unchecked asis condition. Total electric motor refurbishment restoration services for walker turner atlas hoover. Has original hand wheels, electricals, driver line miter gage and rip fence. The motor was fully rebuilt and shroud required some metalsmithing.