old walker turner bandsaw find... worth getting into usable shape?

[Alex Stace]

Picked this up at a yardsale today



Appears to be a 1930s walker turner BN100?






It runs, doesn't sound to bad, though the tracking need adjustement. upper blade cage is broken, part of the rear arm blade guard is missing.

Worth fabbing a new upper cage and adjusting and using? I do not currently have a bandsaw but had been in the market...

[Allan Speers]

Man, that is COOL.

I have a 1941 Craftsman that I rebuilt & set up for curves & such, but that WT makes me jealous. Too bad you don't have the upper guard, though. It would be some trick to fabricate a convincing replacement. (Now THERE'S a challenge. )

What does that adjusting-rod type doo-hicky attached to the spine do?

[Alex Stace]

the rod is what the guard swings on. I have most of the upper guard, but its missing the bracket area and has some previous repairs. It appears to be identical to lower, but lower is missing parts as well. Seems to be made out of a lightweight brittle metal.

[Alex Stace]

pretty sure the guards are cast aluminum


ollllddd repair to one of em.
Looking around the net, i think they only used this style gaurd the first year or so, all the others have much more solid an less ornate ones


lots of adjustments

[Don Jarvie]

Go over to OWWM and you can probably get replacements for the broken parts.

[Rich Riddle]

Honestly, I would find another and see if you could sell that for what is has at OWWM. While it has a "neat" factor, restoration is a lengthy process for a small saw. I have restored quite a few bandsaws (2 right now) and they are lots of work.

[Alex Stace]

hmm not sure yet what I will do with it, it does appear it will be alot of work to make useful

[Carroll Courtney]

I think that wwing and machine restoration can go hand in hand.I believe that with alittle time and effort that can be brought back to life put back into service.Now if looks are a concern than paint,guards will take it further but to find guards well that may be a big challenge.I have done several 14"BS over the yrs but it was fun for me so maybe this BS will also be fun for you.But if that is not your cup of tea then let that BS become a donor BS for others who are looking for parts.Maybe you can make alittle money to put towards another BS.OWWM guys are always looking for parts so go there sign up,find you a manual then make a decision to keep/part it out.Posting parts is free,good luck -----Carroll