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Another new "ole arn"...

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Nickp
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Couldn't help myself...when my friend offered me his good ole Walker Turner drill press, I just had to have it.

For the longest time he used it for mortises...yes...he gave me the attachments also.

It needs a bit of cleaning but it hums like a beauty...smooth...true turning chuck...the whole shebang...put in a few drops of oil in the oiley thingie and away it went...

Based on the serial number it is a Type 2, 1952 version. Just a tad younger than myself...

Next step, but as a retiree I can't say when, cleaning and reassembly...

Here's some pics...(just to prove it really happened) :grin:

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Stick486
nice score..
but get a refund for his carelessness...
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difalkner
Gonna look really nice when it's cleaned up, Nick. Good find!

David
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Nickp
Stick486 said:
nice score..
but get a refund for his carelessness...
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You mean the drill holes in the table...?

I'm guessing he was testing the accuracy of the swivel head...teehee...

If I could match the color, I might fill the ole girl's holes with a dab of JB Weld...don't think so...
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Nickp
difalkner said:
Gonna look really nice when it's cleaned up, Nick. Good find!

David
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Thanks, Dave...winter project...
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Stick486
Nickp said:
You mean the drill holes in the table...?

If I could match the color, I might fill the ole girl's holes with a dab of JB Weld...don't think so...
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yup...
Loctite Epoxy Weld Bonding Compound from Loctite Adhesives
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Great acquisition, Nick, Those are a dream to use. Did the two spanner wrenches come with it to remove the chuck? How large of hp. motor does it have? It looks used but in great shape. I use my old Atlas ALL the time, and enjoy just how solid those old machines were built.

Herb
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Stick486
no spanner wrenches???
use a pair of fitted drift punches.. short or stubbies work better than long ones...

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Cherryville Chuck
Like Herb I love how sturdy those old machines are. They didn't chintz on the amount of cast iron that went into them.
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TenGees
Looks like a nice project, Nick. Looking forward to seeing her all spruced up.
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Danman1957
I just love those old machines, they don't make them like they used to ! That's a good friend to give such a fine machine.
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MEBCWD
Looks to be in half way decent shape.
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DesertRatTom
The thing's a tank! Looking forward to seeing the transformation.
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JFPNCM
A fun way to head into your next phase. Look forward to the polished version and first project.
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