Photo Index - Walker-Turner Co., Inc. - WALKER TURNER 15" BENCH PRESS

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	15" Drill press
Submitted By:	Gerald Flores

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	WALKER TURNER 15" BENCH PRESS
Date of Manufacturer:	1940's
Serial Number:	9DP 1040
Last Updated	10/18/2026 2:56:56 AM

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This is a classic Waker Turner 15" bench drill press, purchased in April 2026 from Culver City, CA. The drill is owned by the seller's father-in-law, who I believe is the original owner and has an in-home machine shop. The drill press suffered a sheared-off base when it was dropped during the first buyer's purchase a few days earlier, and they abandoned the purchase. I bought it at a discount and went to eBay to buy a similar part, which later cost me more than the Drill itself. Oh well..
Fast forward, the restoration was straightforward: I removed a couple of layers of paint, which had prevented it from rusting over the years; cleaned off a lot of gunk and dried grease; applied primer and Dark machine gray; and replaced the motor capacitor, which was humming and wouldn't start. Replaced all electrical wiring and the cord. Lubed all the moving parts with new grease; the bearings are fine, so they don't need replacement. I also uncovered a tag from the original store where it was purchased in the 1940's

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Comments: As purchased conditioned
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Comments: Bare Cast Iron
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Comments: Coat of primer and later enamel
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Comments: a little over sprayed the table top for to prevent rusting
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Comments: Orignal store metal plate tag
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