Photo Index - Walker-Turner Co., Inc. - L540 Gap Bed Lathe

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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:	10" in the gap
Submitted By:	Brent Haydamack

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	L540 Gap Bed Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1939
Serial Number:
Last Updated	3/23/2009 1:31:26 AM

Comments:

I purchased this machine off Craigslist from a seller in Studio City, CA. The seller acquired it from his uncle who in turn acquired it from the father (seller's grandfather). I don't know much else about the history other than it was enjoyed and kept in good working shape over the years. It came with everything pictured including the face place and tool rest. It was pretty grimy despite being in working order so I gave it a strip down with a re-paint with Rustoleum Lacquers. I have no power for it yet but I plan to put it on a bench with perhaps a 1/2 hp motor.

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Comments: The restored lathe waiting for a motor.
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Comments: The headstock with index pin. I did not repaint the pulley.
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Comments: The tailstock.
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Comments: The lathe as I brought it home. The badge was in great shape.
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Comments: There was lots of grime that I just could not let sit on the machine...so out came the spooge bucket and wire wheels.
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