Machine Serial Number Registry
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Serial Number: |
16-546 |
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Machine Type: |
Table Saw |
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Machine Description: |
10" Tilting Arbor Table Saw |
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Owner: |
Jim Wiskus
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Manufacture Date: |
1946 |
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Notes: |
Source=Owner's submission. Owner's notes: I just brought this saw home this past weekend, March 26th 2016. A good friend needed more space in his garage, so he gave it to me. I believe this is the Walker Turner TA1180 series. 3 belt drive, 1HP, 1Ph, 110V, 3450 RPM. I am hesitant to say just exactly which model this saw is, because I've not been able to find definite documentation online. I have noticed a lot of machines with the hand wheel that has the hand knob in the center that are chrome/round, similar to the tilting screw lock handle behind it. My "hand knob" is situate in the center of my hand wheel and looks like the old fashioned hot & cold + handles on a bathroom sink. It has the round chrome tilting screw lock handle behind it as well. I was able to find a very nice publication for the WT, TA1180-TA1180B saw from Ray in Missouri who reproduces quality owners manuals for many types of different branded machines. I will try and figure out how to send some photos in a few days. I also need to figure out how to get the throat plate out of the top of the table itself and how to remove the round chrome tilting screw lock handle off of the shaft. I can see where it looks like there was a hole that was sealed over. Perhaps a set screw or pin retains it. Or, maybe it unscrews not sure. The saw belonged to my friends uncle. He drilled 2 holes opposite each other and then ran a couple of 10/32" screws through it with square nuts on the face & backside of the handle to help turn the wheel. Thats all I can figure out he was trying to do. I want to take the wheel to a plater and have the holes welded shut, (does anyone know what these wheels were made of?), then finished down smooth, re-plated and buffed to a low luster shine. I plan on a restoration over the next several months and I am taking this one slow. Lot. of "drilled" holes in the cabinet itself to close up and smooth out. I need to make a new door or cover for the back side of the lower part of the cabinet for access to clean out the saw dust. Well enough for now. Thanks to any one who can help me identify the saw and figure out how to tie up some loose ends. I wish I had a service manual! Jim : ) |
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