Walker Turner 15" DP with Slo-speed
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This one has the Slo-Speed attachment and 3rd pulley.
Speeds are 165, 365, 385, 785, 800, 3260, 3600, 3700, 6700, 6750.
Standard one has speeds of 600, 1250, 2440 5000.
The make a slo-speed version that has a different pulley that gives you 489,940, 1800, 2900.
Runs smooth but needs new belts.
I adjusted them.
Haven't checked run out or oiled it yet.
Bill
Speeds are 165, 365, 385, 785, 800, 3260, 3600, 3700, 6700, 6750.
Standard one has speeds of 600, 1250, 2440 5000.
The make a slo-speed version that has a different pulley that gives you 489,940, 1800, 2900.
Runs smooth but needs new belts.
I adjusted them.
Haven't checked run out or oiled it yet.
Bill
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wkndwarrior29
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Nice find!
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rockettgpw
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I like the square table. Does the pot on the corner have a drain hole or is it closed to use as a coolant/lube pot? The many tapped holes will be useful for hold down clamps or angle plate mounting.
With the slow speeds you will never have to burn out a holesaw again.
Nice score.
With the slow speeds you will never have to burn out a holesaw again.
Nice score.
michaelwolson
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Nice Find! $100 in my parts will get you a bench model walker turner no slo-speed missing a bunch of parts and rusted up. That's if you're lucky enough to find someone willing to sell it. I hardly ever see walker turners around here and if I do they're ridiculously priced imo.
Maui
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The suckage is strong with this one!
dutchgray
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Thats a real useful drill for not a lot of money, even if it needs some work.
That slow speed option plate is pretty cool, havent seen that before.
Unlikely, but in that photo of the head from the side in the second batch of photos... it looks like the column isnt parallel to the spindle? Have you checked?
Congrats.
Unlikely, but in that photo of the head from the side in the second batch of photos... it looks like the column isnt parallel to the spindle? Have you checked?
Congrats.
tombell572
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Spindle cap here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Walker-Tur...929736?hash=item440e136b08:g:f~MAAOSwL4BZrD0O. Plus some others also listed.
Tom B.
Tom B.
Getusum111
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Very nice! I acquired a bench model minus the low speed attachment a couple years ago. Mine included the original cast iron table and is all original.
isb cornbinder
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I have always liked the Walker Turner brand. Sadly, I have never owned any of that line except for a WT bandsaw blade welder. It is new old stock. I rewired the bandsaw blade welder about 7 years ago because all of the wire insulation fell off.
I used this blade welder one time to test it. The high quality is just what a person might expect from this manufacturer.
I may put this welder on Craigslist this year.
I used this blade welder one time to test it. The high quality is just what a person might expect from this manufacturer.
I may put this welder on Craigslist this year.
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isb cornbinder
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Owning a Walker Turner is like owning a Rolex. There are bragging rights that go with ownership.
As much as I appreciate a 50 year old WT, I do not want to have one. I have to think any well used drillpress that old may be all but worn out.
I have bought several WT drill presses and turned down long term ownership. I cannot afford to keep a WT at the prices the Man-Cavers will pay for bragging rights that go with ownership.
I have gone to Camel-Back drill presses that were made in the 1886, 1897 and 1907. The names are WF and John Barnes, Hoefer and Canedy Otto. If a person wants to have a good working drill press with little use and no wear, I have a Champion Blower and Forge post drill with over 30 drill bits included. While working much slower than a powered WT, it drills a hole with so much more pizazz and flare. The hand cranked flywheel will give a modest work-out while the operator sips his veggie drink.
My old Camelback drill presses are rebuildable. Pouring new babbit bearings is not foreign to me and this is part of the joy of ownership of these classic and beautiful machines.
These drill presses are part of the shop and often see daily use. Working classic styled antiques is what I call them.
As much as I appreciate a 50 year old WT, I do not want to have one. I have to think any well used drillpress that old may be all but worn out.
I have bought several WT drill presses and turned down long term ownership. I cannot afford to keep a WT at the prices the Man-Cavers will pay for bragging rights that go with ownership.
I have gone to Camel-Back drill presses that were made in the 1886, 1897 and 1907. The names are WF and John Barnes, Hoefer and Canedy Otto. If a person wants to have a good working drill press with little use and no wear, I have a Champion Blower and Forge post drill with over 30 drill bits included. While working much slower than a powered WT, it drills a hole with so much more pizazz and flare. The hand cranked flywheel will give a modest work-out while the operator sips his veggie drink.
My old Camelback drill presses are rebuildable. Pouring new babbit bearings is not foreign to me and this is part of the joy of ownership of these classic and beautiful machines.
These drill presses are part of the shop and often see daily use. Working classic styled antiques is what I call them.
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darwyn
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You ****!!! I have been looking for a deal on a drill press for months. There just are not many drill presses for sale in these parts, deals or not.
Maui
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Darwyn, you are a little over an hour south of me. What exactly are you looking for? I have several drill presses that I will be selling. PM me if interested.
Maui
Maui
littleponderosa
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Damn. Great score, good for you.
Found a benchtop for $400, outta my range.
Bill
Found a benchtop for $400, outta my range.
Bill