Thread: Have a look at this restoration article

Is this a coincidence? A couple of weeks ago I mentioned I have the same model of Walker-Turner drilling machine. See photo under topic, "JT33 keyless chuck?"

Jordan

It might have been a pile of rusty metal but it was not a pile of abused rusty metal.

The condition of the table is a pretty good indicator of the type of life the machine has had.

great resto there...pity he didnt use the original belt

I wish the table on mine was as pristine, but it's full of the usual holes. It's a so-called production table, which is clearly for use with coolant. The standard table had no gutter etc.
The raising mechanism isn't assembled correctly on this one - the screwed shaft is upside down and the crank is under rather than above the table. I think he was missing a part, so put the clamp under the head, rather than below the table. It has a hole that is supposed to support the shaft. I wouldn't like to use it as shown in the "after" shots. The bevel geared system is nice to use by the way - it's easy to swing the table, unlike rack & pinion types.
If anyone's curious what the odd feature is, on the motor mounting plate - it's for an optional 3rd pulley, to get more and slower speeds.
Mine came with an incomplete kit of optional, foot operated mechanism for lowering the quill. That allowed the operator to have both hands free while drilling.
The column shown is a hollow tube, but mine is solid, and heavy! I also have a belt cover. I repaired a crack in it by welding, after grinding a bit for better penetration. The grindings, when burned with the torch, sparkled somewhat - magnesium in the mix I think.
I looked up the patent for this drill press. The machine as shown was patented in 1935. There is a company in USA that specialises in Walker-Turner, and provides spares for them still. Americans love their machine tool heritage, with good reason.

Jordan

Originally Posted by nadroj

Is this a coincidence? <snip>
Jordan

No. Ken is stalking you. Be afraid.

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

It might have been a pile of rusty metal but it was not a pile of abused rusty metal.

The condition of the table is a pretty good indicator of the type of life the machine has had.

I agree. (Just finished skimming.) He did a very nice job of cleaning and painting, and I salute him for the documentation, but I'd say that machine was in exceptional condition, with a bit of rust & grime on top. Lucky sod.