Walker turner bandsaw info

[Robvulaj]

Picked up an old bandsaw today for a steal (100.00) but it needs to be restored. I spent some time trying to figure out what kind of pullys were originally on this thing. Im guess the one with an arm and a few steps for speed. I cant find anything like that for sale and i image it will be expensive if i do. Im considering just getting a treadmill motor and a vfd, as i will be using this on metal primarily. Anyway if anyone has some pictures of their or some info that would be greatly appreciated

 

[pharmerphil]

Great pick up, Congrats!!

 

[tombell572]

That's a great saw! Try here for a manual and pulley info: http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=808&tab=3

Tom B.

 

[crguy]

That big pulley isn't factory. It looks like someone was trying to get the speed down enough to cut metal with an intermediate pulley setup . There was an optional slow speed gearbox for these, but yours didn't have one so it was for wood cutting only.

 

[Robvulaj]

That big pulley isn't factory. It looks like someone was trying to get the speed down enough to cut metal with an intermediate pulley setup . There was an optional slow speed gearbox for these, but yours didn't have one so it was for wood cutting only.

This is what i was thinking, have you ever seen the gearbox come up for sale separately? I have a feeling it will be a long shot and my best option is the diy path.

 

[shoot summ]

I have the 14" version of that from around 1937 or so, I bought it for my Dad in 1990 or so for $125. He gave it to me a few years ago.

That was a great score with the base, unfortunately you didn't get the gear box and pulley cover with that one. I used mine a lot today, started with some resawing this morning of some 6x12 Douglas Fir, and metal working this afternoon. They are really a great machine.

Watch Ebay, you might come up with the gearbox, or another complete machine, although it's unlikely it will be $100, but still worth it.

 

[Robvulaj]

I have the 14" version of that from around 1937 or so, I bought it for my Dad in 1990 or so for $125. He gave it to me a few years ago.

That was a great score with the base, unfortunately you didn't get the gear box and pulley cover with that one. I used mine a lot today, started with some resawing this morning of some 6x12 Douglas Fir, and metal working this afternoon. They are really a great machine.

Watch Ebay, you might come up with the gearbox, or another complete machine, although it's unlikely it will be $100, but still worth it.

Thats a beauty, can you take some pictures of how the gear box and cover attach to the main casting. Im wondering what it would take to put it on mine if i ever come across one.

 

[Hoorn]

@Robvulaj here are some pictures I have of the gearbox off the bandsaw. Make sure to post yours on the Walker Turner thread please.

 

[Hoorn]

@shoot summ that goes for you too brother, get that BS on the Walker Turner thread!

@Robvulaj by the way, "you ****" for buying a WT bandsaw with a cast iron base for $100, that is a STEAL.