When machines were build to last (PDF brochure)

[Dagster]

Hi guys,

I have a thing for older machines. I have a couple but am always on the lookout for good bargains on nice older machines. I'm currently restoring a 1930's Walker Turner L30-A Woodworking Lathe found on page 31 of the PDF Linked below. I bought it about 10 years ago at a garage sale for $5.00. I'll be doing a resto-mod on it. I'll turn a new shaft with threaded head to accept a wide variety of turning plates, chucks etc. I'll also be adding a sleeve for the tail end that will accept a cup etc since I don't have any of the optional acessories that came with the original.

Anyone else love these finds? I don't know much about them but seem to be attracted to the older machines. Fortunately I have a friend with a machine shop that knows most everything about older machines of all types.

Have a look at this period PDF... lots of nice older stuff. Love the prices :) Page 31 has my lathe. The thrust bearing I'm replacing was only $0.30 :D

http://www.lathescapes.com/WalkerTurner1934Catalog.pdf

Darren

[Don]

I have a soft spot for the cast iron heavies. I would love to come across an old Rockwell/Delta 16"> wedgebed planer. Maybe I'll start looking.

dawjr

[Terry Mac]

Hey Dag, yep I'm right there with ya. Love old tools, machines.

This was my latest adventure, a Tomlee 30" gap bed lathe.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/sh20w/Tomlee%20lathe/00008.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/sh20w/Tomlee%20lathe/00014.jpg


Good luck with your WT, exceptional machines. Let's see some photos of the resto in progress. :)

[Dagster]

Oooooh, that's purty!

I'll post pics of before and after on mine. I'm gonna bead blast it tonight.

Darren