Photo Index - Walker-Turner Co., Inc. - L1152

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Walker-Turner Co., Inc.
Jersey City, NJ; Plainfield, NJ

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12" gap lathe
Submitted By:	John Hough

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	L1152
Date of Manufacturer:	Not Known
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	8/4/2010 4:27:45 PM

Comments:

Pre-restoration photo. I found this on CL for $300 and fell in love with the cabinet (I was looking for a replacement for my very noisy 12 year old Craftsman electronic VS). The rear head stock bearing had been replaced - the shaft had been turned down to accept a standard size and the fit was a bit sloppy so I had the shaft knurled then added a few drops of Lock-tite 660 which tightened it right up. Although it ran when purchased, it had a lot of vibration that was traced to a very worn reeves drive. Thanks to John Germain's posts and a few PMs, I was able to find a new replacement from the Hi-lo company (an HR-145). Instead of painting it its original WT colors (scroll down)I opted for a color similar to the driver line but more to match it to my old Craftsman/Parks band saw that a PO had painted. The speed indicator and wheel handle are reproductions that I made using photos from the site. The decal was reproduced using PowerPoint - it's not an exact match but it functions and will do until I can find the actual indicator....right!

Photo 1:

Comments: Walker Turner L1152 prior to painting but after reeves drive and shelf replacement. I also had a machinist make a new hold-down knob for the headstock cover.
Source: Nikon Coolpix 51c

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Comments: Post-paint photo. The tailstock wrench is a Delta replacement and the banjo wrench was a flea market find (not WT).
Source: Nikon Coolpix 51c

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Comments: Wheel handle and speed indicators are reproductions.
Source: Nikon Coolpix 51c

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Photo 4:

Comments: Headstock view. The speed indicator and handle are reproductions that I made to replace the missing ones
Source: Nikon Coolpix 51c

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Comments: Left side shot. The control is Cuttler Hammer with the art deco plate
Source: Nikon Coolpix 51c

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Comments: Right-front shot. I made the risers to get the lathe to a comfortable hieght
Source: Nikon Coolpix 51c

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