Walker Turner Lathe

[greenleecustomcalls]

Matt did a quick search for parts, just in case and yeah ebay has a good list of pieces and parts, Only issue now is the motor, the gentlemen did not know how bit it was and the plate says .5 amps. I am still going to go see it and run it to see what it sounds like etc. I guess I can always find a bigger motor, In fact I just moved an old craftsman alum bed lathe (I won at an auction a few years back in Kansas) it came with {If I Remember correctly} a 1 1/2 horse induction motor. Just plugged in it NC when I was there to see if the motor turned and it did. Might be a good donor motor. But who knows really have to just get in and see what can be done.

 

[Mike1950]

Sure do not see how it could be .5 amp motor. That is puny. Lathe came from bigger is better days. I have an old century 1/2 horse. It is huge and horses were bigger then...

 

[duncsuss]

Only half an amp? At 220V, that's 110W -- and 746W is 1 hp ... no, that can't be right, it's less than 1/6 hp -- and half that if it's running 110V.

Even 5A would be on the small side for a lathe motor (for reference, the HarborFreight 12" x 33" lathe with Reeves drive has a 110V - 6A motor, and I'd stall that out taking a medium-light cut.)

 

[greenleecustomcalls]

Im not sure, will have to wait till I see it to know.

 

[greenleecustomcalls]

Ok got that wrong, here is the data plate, its 3/4 horse I believe. not sure what the .5 amps is. I am by no means an electrician. one of those things I have to phone a friend .

 

[Mike1950]

I would guess it says 10.5

 

[JR Parks]

Let us know what happens!

 

[greenleecustomcalls]

I will jim, just waiting on response from seller, He said he could meet up this weekend, but haven't heard back from him yet. Just waiting, im a very impatient person some times, just hate waiting

 

[greenleecustomcalls]

Well went and inspected the lathe yesterday and brought it home last night. Everything seems ok, It does need some love, Came with Extra Tail Stock, and all the turning tools, the banjo and rest, nevertheless most of the tools are pretty much used up but well see what we got. There were a few Craftsman tools and a whole set of buffalo company. The extra tail stock had a busted wheel, but will find one somewhere, I will work on cleaning it up some today, (Dont care for the color combination, and will change that at a later date.) I also will try and get the face plate removed so I can use my chucks. Now I will have to replace the spindle at a later date, The outboard threads are gone, but already have found a replacement online. Its just a decent sized really heavy lathe. I kinda like the old iron.