Walker Turner Vintage Drill Press ?

[jhl1963]

Looking for a DP to restore for my son, can anybody tell me about this guy? Thanks a bunch!

 

[WWIIjeep]

Walker-Turner 15" bench model, most likely 1940s vintage, sitting on a repurposed pedestal.

 

[gearheadglen]

Looking for a DP to restore for my son, can anybody tell me about this guy? Thanks a bunch!

I noticed the motor pulley/sheeve only has one step. They originally came with a four step pulley. you will only be able to change speeds buy moving motor up or down which may not be much fun or even possible.

Walker Turner does make great presses though. They pop on CL pretty often. I have seen this one listed on e-bay and it is high in price for its shape. If it were me I would keep looking for one with original motor and third pulley. They do come up for sale.

good luck

let me know if you have any other questions. I have recently cleaned up some of these great machines.

 

[gearheadglen]

heres one that is a good candidate for half the price

original motor and not too far from your the one of your opening post

http://www.ebay.com/itm/walker-turn...992?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3ed751c0

 

[jhl1963]

Thanks fellas! gear head will PM.