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Vintage Walker Turner help

DrillHappy

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Can anyone tell me any information about this Walker Turner Drill Press? It was my grandfather's and I need to sell it because I have to clear out his home. I'm guessing it is from the 1960's or earlier based on other things in the home. I'm not sure if it is in working order. I appreciate your help!
 

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bmwrd0

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It looks like a model 900, which has a 15" swing (means you can drill to the center of a 15" round piece.) This one has a slow speed pulley, which is used to slow the spindle speeds down for metal work. From the pics I can't tell much about the motor, but it looks to be of the same age as the press. I don't see a serial number, so I can't give you an exact year, but those were common around the second World War. I have one from 1940. It is a good drill, maybe a little fussy with belts and such, but not bad.

This one looks pretty complete, with the depth adjuster nuts and spindle cap. It doesn't look like it has the dreaded arc of shame on the table, which is good. The motor belt (the rear one) looks pretty bad, so I wouldn't start it with that on. But it is only a tabletop press, most people want floor models. What does the plate on the motor look like, and what does the power switch look like? Around here (Oregon) I would ask $150 and be willing to go $100. Assuming it works. But it might take a while to find the right buyer.
 

Randall3rd

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I'm not too familiar on the specs and things like that, but I would try listing it at closer to $250 and go from there. The slow speed pulley generally should go for at least $100 by itself as it was an additional cost item when new and not on all of them.
 
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Maui

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I was in Massachusetts on Wednesday. I would have bought that and brought it home with me if I had known about it.

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Rick_Br

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It doesn't look like it has the "division of Kearney Tecker" (SP) so I would agree that is around 1940. I think the KT era started in 1942?

I have a floor model WT 900 - the slow speed pulley cost me near $100. Mine also has the foot feed. I would easily pay $250 for the one you are showing - working or not

Rick
 
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DrillHappy

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It is in Trumbull, CT and doesn't have to be cleared until October. If anyone is interested in purchasing please send me a private message.
 
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