The Walker Turner Video - History & Drill Press Restoration

[@pdxRetired]

Add an o-ring between the two knurled nuts on the depth stop, when the nuts are tightened slightly against the o-ring they won't move during use, but are easily adjusted with one hand when the depth needs to be changed. I saw this tip on another Walker Turner restoration several years ago, added it on my Walker Turner drill press, and it works great.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Hey! Right On! 🙌 That is something that I will definitely try. Thanks for the tip. Makes sense that it would create a little pressure between the nuts. What model Walker Turner do you have?

[@pdxRetired]

@@RightOnJonCrane I have a 15" bench model, no model number so it is likely about 1940. Fairly good condition, unrestored.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

@@pdxRetired Oh awesome 👏 I kind of like them unrestored as well. I like that old look. Gives some character!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Awesome job on the resto Jon. Love the history part. Thanks for sharing the resto.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On Randy! 🙌 Thanks, I love old documentaries and enjoy digging into the history. Do you have any Walker Turner tools in the shop?

[@RRINTHESHOP]

@@RightOnJonCrane No Walker Turner, Old Delta Floor model Drill Press, from my Grandfather.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

@@RRINTHESHOP Very Cool Randy! Great to have those old family tools!

[@rawbacon]

Absolutely Fantastic! I had a similar problem when I was trying to move a Drill Press from my Lawn & Garden Equipment Building into the Basement Workshop except it was the top that wouldn't come off so I awkwardly carried the top with the motor and pole/column still attached downstairs. I decided Black is the main color for most Machinery in my Shop about a decade ago so I definitely approve of your paint job. I swear the Hardware Store triples the Stainless Hardware prices as soon as they see me walk thru the door but it looks like they do the same to you. 😂

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌 Thanks Raw Bacon! 🥓 Boy does that rust really grab ahold of things. I couldn’t budge the base after lots of effort. I can see why you carried the whole deal down the stairs. 😄😖

[@joeheilm]

That was outstanding! It sure is a good thing you redid the wiring...omg. The black really looks deluxe. Great job. Cheers

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On Joe! 🙌 Thanks! That was great to check out your videos on your Walker Turner machines. That radial drill is pretty cool.

[@seanfitzgerald4052]

Excellent !!!!

[@seanfitzgerald4052]

I have a drill press like your father's Craftsman, Walker Turner, I think it may be older

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌 Thanks a lot! I had fun working on this project. Even better when I finished ✅

[@RipeSteel]

That's a phenomenon restoration. Not to mention a cool piece of machinery! Looks amazing.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌Thanks so much! I had fun working on it. I love the old Walker Turner machines!

[@zekecorder8226]

Nice!! I like the brushed gloss black color. Very pretty and it easily has another 75 years in it.

[@georgewolf7063]

Wow! I always enjoy watching beautiful, elegant machines like this getting cleaned up and fully restored, ready to fill someone's eye and ready to get back to work! And thanks for the history lesson! Excellent work!

[@treepop1550]

Beautiful restoration!!! Hard to find complete machines these days! It must have been a real source of pride to have such a fine piece of equipment in your home shop in the 1940's thru the 1960's and beyond!!! I currently have a walker turner 20" which has seen some significant use !! Love the history that you presented !!!

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌Thanks! I really enjoy the history of these tools. Such beautiful machines that we most likely won’t see made again. Hopefully this drill press lives on for many years to come!

[@traceyl.cumberland225]

Wow, you are a real gem Jon. What a wonderful video, thank you so much for your time, your effort and all your information. You made me excited to restore all my Walker Turner machines; a 12 inch table saw, 16 inch band saw, 8 inch Joiner, dual belt and disc sander, and wood lathe. I'm going to find me a Walker Tuner drill press now.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Fantastic restoration on a beautiful drill press. There is nothing like working on Grandpa’s tools, I swear you can almost feel them smiling up above. That switch came out and looks superb in this project. 😃👍

[@ronitsingh85]

After a a few yrs of searching for the production table I found one and was able to get it today locally. Prestin condition, no drill marks on the machined surface. Stoked to own one in near perfect condition! It will look deluxe on my WT 900 floor model. And yes black and silver (polished metal) go very well together

[@russellberg3410]

Nice job on that one ! I'm in the middle of restoring a model 900 as well, so this is very helpful, thanks for putting this up!

[@SuperFrooty]

Music editing is A+

[@Tishers]

Look at your motor nameplate data; FLA (full load amps) at 115 VAC is rated up to 13.6 Amps. On your Allen Bradley control switch you will see that you have two "N22" overload heaters. These are rated at 4.17 Amps. I suspect that whomever chose that motor control switch probably didn't think much about the current rating of the thermal overloads. If you find that you are tripping out under heavy loads when drilling you may want to consider increasing the value.. The "N" series thermal overloads are available in a wide range. (for example N20 is 3.45A, N29 8.56A) You don't need to put thermal overloads in there up to the FLA nameplate value; Size them appropriately for your load. I suspect that at 1 HP it would break something else on the drill press.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On Tisha ! 🙌 Thanks for pointing that out. I didn’t think to look up the amps on those N heater elements. I have a box of miscellaneous electrical relays and starters. I’ll look through my stash. Might have what I need. Are you an electrical engineer? You picked up on it quick! 🙌✨ Thanks

[@dannyl2598]

I have a Walker Turner drill press that I bought and I have the same that my Dad bought used that is for parts because at some point in its life it had fallen over and bent the spindle. I combined the best parts of the two. As best I can tell, both are from 1948. The one that I use is very true and runs quiet. I believe the bearings had been replaced before I got it. Thanks for pointing out all of the details that one would need to know when digging in to this great old machine. I believe I will go with a grayish green paint, closer to what I have seen on some of these.

[@ScottHiland]

Gorgeous restoration and dive into the history!

[@624Dudley]

That’s a really interesting mix of background music sounds…good job 👍

[@robscites4561]

Great video! I have the same drill press as you but its a bench top version. Love using it and appreciate the look of it every time I'm in the shop. Got a 8" WT table saw too, love it as well.

[@jongirolami4978]

Love my W/T band saw and 20 in drill press. Built like a Sherman tank. Easy to rebuild. They will outlast my grand kids.

[@migo-migo9503]

I'm impressed that your torti can stay in the shop while you're running all those tools.

[@davidhofman4341]

I paid $100 for a table top WALKER TURNER DRILL with speed reducer. I had origin motor and switch. Only parts missing were the depth stop nuts and the spindle cap. The depth stop threads are 16 threads per inch for a non standard diameter.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌 $100 is a great price! It’s a quality tool unlike the junk at Home Depot.

[@stevem268]

i have the same(almost) drill press. mine is a benchtop and has the flat table without the drip groove. i did restore it but it's still missing the depthstop and quill lock. i would love to have the slow speed attachment and belt cover too! i added a drum switch for forward and reverse operation which is a great bonus and easily done. i use mine mostly as a drum sander so the slow speed attachment isn't that important anyway. my other drill press (1946 beaver 3700) will be getting a vfd and 3 phase motor which will be huge upgrade for any drill press, i may do the same to the W/T latyer

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌 That’s cool. I like that you installed the drum switch! I’m sure that is nice to have. I often use the reverse on the Bridgeport for tapping holes. Great to hear from another Walker Turner fan!

[@stevem268]

@@RightOnJonCrane dont see much W/T stuff here in canada, the old beavers are much more common and very similar in size and quality. although my old beaver drill press is huge compared to the w/t! i should go to owwm and find the parts i need, i'm sure somebody has them there

[@357magdad]

Great project! Nice job editing too! 👍👍

[@92Tulips]

Wow Jon, that's awesome, looks pretty 😊

[@tonylenge424]

Very well done! I like the Two Guys comment. How many know Two Guys from Harrison! Thanks for the video

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Ha! Right On Tony! 🙌 That’s cool you picked up on that! Yes, Two Guys 😃

[@Quad_Awesome]

Right On!

[@geoffmay1081]

I have one of those. Mine is the bench version. It still has the original motor with the Walker Turner plate on it. Unfortunately I don't have the adjustable table, so I've made a system to lift the head up and down with a scissor jack. I have some photos which I'll send if I can figure out how to do it.

[@rogertyler3237]

I Never Heard Of Walker Turner. I've Heard Of Jet Craftsman Bosh Rockwell Black & Decker. Walker Turner Must've Been Before My Time Cause I Was Born In 1967. & All Through The Late 60's & 70's & 80's Till Now I Never Heard Of Walker Turner. But I When I Was On Home Depot's Website I Ran Accross A Ryobi Drill Press For $199.99 & Just Yesterday I Unboxed My New Bandsaw. & I Also Got That For $199.99 Too. I Also Got Me A Miter Saw For $356.26. Some People Say Ryobi Tools Are Junk But I've Had My Ryobi Scroll Saw & Miter Saw For 1 Year & I've Never Had Any Trouble For Either One. I'm Not Putting Down Old Power Tools Like Bandsaws Drill Presses & Table Saws. But The Onlything Is Some Of Those Powertools Are So Old Sometimes You Can't Find Parts For Them. Now I Bet If I Found Me An Old Craftsman Table Saw Drill Press Or Bandsaw Then I'd Might Beable To Find Parts For Them.

[@yota4004]

nice work.

[@anandarochisha]

Very nice job. Mine is due soon. My 900 series does not have the cowl or speed reducer. Mine is in china red enamel that i don't really like. I am not a fan of that black either. But anyways, i have a Metabo keyless chuck, and friend let me tell you... It's the bees knees. You deserve a 🍺 🍻

[@pitaeata8493]

shocking that somebody would leave the electrical in that state!

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On! 🙌 Ha! Yes it almost was shocking! ⚡️⚡️⚡️😖 I’ve been using that drill press like it is for a few years now. I guess it pays to check over these things. Ya never know! 😳

[@tomdale1313]

GOOD STUFF, SAY HI TO MOMMA KITTY, THXS FOR SHARING...

[@myshopmyrules.3017]

I wish someone would 3d scan the top cover and post the file for free. My drillpress is missing the original cover. Over here in Norway there is no used spare parts for these.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Oooh! That would be great! I’ve had quite a few people ask about that cover! Would be good to cast some out of aluminum!

[@myshopmyrules.3017]

@@RightOnJonCrane That is my plan if i get the 3d files.