walker-turner find.

[jsulli]

Hello all,
came across this walker turner drill press for sale and would like any opinions on it. I could be wrong but it looks to be a 900 series with a serial number of 1-147. has a third pulley which I believe was an add on option. seller says it operates and quill retracts fine. asking 75.00......

 

[Ricky Joe]

Hello all,
came across this walker turner drill press for sale and would like any opinions on it. I could be wrong but it looks to be a 900 series with a serial number of 1-147. has a third pulley which I believe was an add on option. seller says it operates and quill retracts fine. asking 75.00......

The first person who makes an appointment will buy it.

 

[Roberts210]

It is probably already gone. It has the slow-speed option, but is not hooked up. That option is very sought after.

 

[lafester]

It's got a $200 pulley on it... or maybe not, looks homemade.

 

[tombell572]

That's a good price for an excellent D/P. The slow speed set-up is not factory but handy to have. The factory slow speed sheave was attached through the hole in the extended motor mount casting via a short shaft threaded at the end and adjusted by two thumb nuts.



Tom B.

 

[jsulli]

well was able to be the first at looking at this press and checked out play in quill and operation. quill is good and runs very quiet. bottom line I now have a walker turner press added to the collection. for the price I thought could not go wrong especially when others were lined up to look/buy.

 

[Nutria]

well was able to be the first at looking at this press and checked out play in quill and operation. quill is good and runs very quiet. bottom line I now have a walker turner press added to the collection. for the price I thought could not go wrong especially when others were lined up to look/buy.

I think that you're going to be very happy with that machine. Mine is my go-to.

 

[Roberts210]

Ya got it!!! Good going!

 

[jsulli]

Ya got it!!! Good going!

yes surprised as well. most times as you say and from experience they are gone. rough sleeping overnight as seller didn't respond until next morning. called and spoke with him and made appointment.

 

[four.cycle]

^ hell of a score. great find.

Walker Turner at VintageMachinery.org

 

[tombell572]

Congrats--you've got a great machine for a sweet price there. There is a Walker Turner thread here, maybe post some pics there.

Tom B.

 

[jsulli]

Congrats--you've got a great machine for a sweet price there. There is a Walker Turner thread here, maybe post some pics there.

Tom B.

thank you, so far very happy and will look into the walker turner thread.

 

[jsulli]

That's a good price for an excellent D/P. The slow speed set-up is not factory but handy to have. The factory slow speed sheave was attached through the hole in the extended motor mount casting via a short shaft threaded at the end and adjusted by two thumb nuts.



Tom B.

yes have seen the type you mention which are pretty hard to come by, then I also have seen aftermarket ones being for sale. will look into what is on this. just happy to have a WT and for my space a bench top.

 

[Zeus36]

Great machine, and it has the spindle cap! Easy to restore and well built. I think I have the same model....

 

[cnc-me]

Table is in nice shape, not all drilled full of holes like they usually are.

 

[jsulli]

Table is in nice shape, not all drilled full of holes like they usually are.

thank you. now need to figure out how that center pulley adjusts the front belt. should be fun.

 

[jsulli]

hello all. came across this walker turner press for sale. it operates and has two pulleys. seller asking 100.00 and comes with a steel table...model 900? good deal?

 

[Nutria]

hello all. came across this walker turner press for sale. it operates and has two pulleys. seller asking 100.00 and comes with a steel table...model 900? good deal?

Yes.

 

[bmwrd0]

Not a bad deal, it has the belt cover, and maybe the spindle cover. But, it has the arc of shame on the table, and a lot of rust.

It's a project, but it could be worthwhile, depending on the spindle bearings.

 

[Ricky Joe]

VERY good deal!

 

[bubinga]

Hello all,
came across this walker turner drill press for sale and would like any opinions on it. I could be wrong but it looks to be a 900 series with a serial number of 1-147. has a third pulley which I believe was an add on option. seller says it operates and quill retracts fine. asking 75.00......

Does that one have the "ship's wheel" to lower the quill?

 

[jsulli]

Does that one have the "ship's wheel" to lower the quill?

unfortunately no ship wheel

 

[Nutria]

unfortunately no ship wheel

Not to worry. Rarity aside, the standard wheel seems to be preferred by many for function.

 

[jsulli]

well guess I am getting addicted as I went to look at this 900 series press. it does have the cast iron belt guard and came with a sturdy steel table. I'll be busy for awhile besides other hobby restoring toy trains. no more china made presses for me.

 

[Zeus36]

well guess I am getting addicted as I went to look at this 900 series press. it does have the cast iron belt guard and came with a sturdy steel table. I'll be busy for awhile besides other hobby restoring toy trains. no more china made presses for me.

I hope you pounced on that drill press! All that paint did it's job keeping the rust away on some of the parts, making getting it back into shape easier.

 

[jsulli]

I hope you pounced on that drill press! All that paint did it's job keeping the rust away on some of the parts, making getting it back into shape easier.

sure did.

 

[bubinga]

i would have brought it too

 

[jsulli]

found this for sale about 2hrs away from me. has the ships wheel but table has the arc of shame. debating if worth he trip and fellow wants 140.00 with the table. good deal?

 

[Nutria]

Well, the ship's wheel seems to be highly desirable, and they sell for more than the asking price. Personally, I like the regular handles better.

 

[crguy]

found this for sale about 2hrs away from me. has the ships wheel but table has the arc of shame. debating if worth he trip and fellow wants 140.00 with the table. good deal?

For crying out loud, why do you keep asking if something is a good deal? Are you unable to make a decision on your own? Are you that insecure?

 

[jsulli]

For crying out loud, why do you keep asking if something is a good deal? Are you unable to make a decision on your own? Are you that insecure?

maybe because I'm new to vintage drill presses and joined this forum to find out more about them. Insecure far from it. thanks for your valuable input. NOT

 

[Roberts210]

Ya know, people come here to learn. Take it easy on Jsulli.
But, I thought you bought the first one you were posting about--the one with the 3rd set of pulleys. Are you going to combine them, and put the ship's wheel on the slow-speed model. That would be awesome if that's your plan.

 

[jsulli]

Ya know, people come here to learn. Take it easy on Jsulli.
But, I thought you bought the first one you were posting about--the one with the 3rd set of pulleys. Are you going to combine them, and put the ship's wheel on the slow-speed model. That would be awesome if that's your plan.

I did buy the first one and second with the belt guard both bench models. moved on and found a floor model with a belt guard also and it has the table lift also. I am presently working on one that will have the belt guard and planning on adding a vfd to it. still may go on to built one more. that ships wheel really looks good and still may purchase even though seller will only sell whole unit. summertime is drill presses and winter is vintage trains. thanks for the nice reply.

 

[Leviton]

maybe because I'm new to vintage drill presses and joined this forum to find out more about them. Insecure far from it. thanks for your valuable input. NOT

Ignore him. It is not personal. He is frequently negative. You can probably figure out who is insecure. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Roberts210]

I am unable to resist anything with a ship's wheel. Case in point: I dragged this Famco out of a salvage yard years ago, rusty broken and stripped of parts. It works like a charm.

 

[Roberts210]

For 30+ years I owned a floor model drill press, only using the extra height ONCE. I finally got smart, sold it, and got a dual gang Rockwell which has 2 bench-sized DPs on it. Couldn't be happier.