Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Walker Turner Bandsaw

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Scranton, PA
    Posts
    110

    Walker Turner Bandsaw

    I have a 1150 WT with a low speed gear box for metal sawing as well as wood. Need help determining what HP and speed I need to use. I think it should be 1/2 HP 1750 rpm. What do you guys think. Thank you.
    Last edited by joe marra; 04-05-2020 at 4:13 PM.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Location
    Lower Shingletown Ca
    Posts
    172
    I restored an old Walker Turner bandsaw years ago. It was built very well. Although the bearings are impossible to find! I would not put a motor smaller than 1hp on that 16" saw. It will be under-powered for thicker wood cutting. To find out the speed of the original motor; go search for the specs on an old machinery website.
    Where did I put those band aids?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Location
    Lower Shingletown Ca
    Posts
    172
    Where did I put those band aids?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Scranton, PA
    Posts
    110
    Thanks, I think I'll go with a 1 hp. thank you

  5. #5
    I have a 14" SUV saw with a 2 HP motor and I doubt I would ever own any bandsaw this big or bigger with a smaller motor. I do suppose that it you are not resawing 14 or 16" material a smaller one might suffice.
    Pete


    * It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep for life - Sister Elizabeth Kenny *
    I think this equates nicely to wood turning as well . . . . .

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Apr 2018
    Location
    Cambridge Vermont
    Posts
    2,282
    Quote Originally Posted by Dueane Hicks View Post
    You know it's an old manual when it gives a blade speed for cutting asbestos.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Scranton, PA
    Posts
    110
    Thanks, all. Keep safe.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Scranton, PA
    Posts
    110
    Quote Originally Posted by Dueane Hicks View Post
    I restored an old Walker Turner bandsaw years ago. It was built very well. Although the bearings are impossible to find! I would not put a motor smaller than 1hp on that 16" saw. It will be under-powered for thicker wood cutting. To find out the speed of the original motor; go search for the specs on an old machinery website.
    Dueane, I replaced all bearings, found all at local bearing house.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    Piercefield, NY
    Posts
    1,661
    I have been using a 1.5 HP to resaw up to 9.5" which is all I can get in my saw. It's enough power, but not much to spare, and I feed very slowly. Since I only have to resaw quite small quantities and want to be as precise as I can it works fine to feed slowly, but if I was preparing turning blanks I would probably want to have more power.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •