Photo Index - Walker-Turner Co., Inc. - WT 900

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Walker-Turner Co., Inc.
Jersey City, NJ; Plainfield, NJ

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:
Submitted By:	Barry Reynolds

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	WT 900
Date of Manufacturer:	1939
Serial Number:	None present
Last Updated	8/17/2026 9:05:17 PM

Comments:

Picked up from local auction, not sure of the maker as badge was painted over and Walker Turner is not a common brand here in the UK. I got this for £25 ($31) and as per the pictures, it has had a life. Searching VM archives and with the help of Brian Kachadurian (thanks again Brian) I believe this to be a 1939 model, possibly supplied to Britain as part of the war effort. I say this due to the retrofitted British 50Hz motor, the production base and tilting table with machined side plates. Original SKF bearing all still good and just needed a thorough clean and repacking. Other than replacing the wiring, the only parts missing were the depth gauge nuts and the oiler cap which I reproduced using pictures on VM and some artistic licence!
I am contemplating filling the “Arc of shame) holes with JD welding these as as I don’t want to not want to risk warping the table with heat. Whatever the solution will remain visible so appreciate any suggestions on this

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Comments: Turned out well but a heavy old lump,
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Comments: As received
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Comments: Remote bid so did not view in person before purchase. I had to look up Walker Turner once I’d won it
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Comments: I like the table set up, I don’t think the 4 holes in the base are original as it is set up for coolant
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