tl_foster

I have been in the market for a cabinet saw for quite a while and could not find one in my budget. Last week I purchased a 1946 Walker-Turner TA-1180B saw. It had some surface rust but was in great running condition. I spent the better part of last week taking it completely apart, cleaning and polishing every nut and bolt. Here are a couple of pictures of the results:

Before:


After:






She's smooth running and quiet and will be the main workhorse in my shop.

Lamar

rrbrown

Nice work. That saw should be worth it. How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking?

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cabinetman

Great restoration. Looks like you made a few upgrades. Is it a 1 HP?

mranum

Nice job, I too am looking for a similar saw and would be interested in what you got it for, if you don't mind.

knotscott

I think it's beauteeeful!

tl_foster

Thanks guys. All of the Unisaws that came available in my area would be in the $500 and up range, so I was watching for something I could afford when this old saw came up for $350. This was in my budget and is kind of cool because there aren't that many of them around. The motor is 220 Volt 1 HP. I was happy to find that the mechanicals were all in great shape. I had planned to replace the bearings on the arbor and motor, but all are quiet and smooth, so I'm going to hold off for the time being.

I'm in the process of converting a boat shed into a new shop to replace my current very crowded shop. I can't wait to get this saw and my other tools in their new space so I can make some sawdust.

Lamar

mike65072

Very nice saw and restoration!

TomC

Nice restoration. If you did that in a week I take it you were working overtime.
Tom

Sawmilllawyer

Great job. Wanna come over and help me restore an old Ridgid TS2412?

ACP

That is really cool. I especially like how the original emblem looks like it's new. Helluva job!

tl_foster

Thanks for the kind words. I really enjoy restoring these old tools. I have an old 14" Rockwell band saw I restored as well. I hope to slowly replace all my wood working machines with "old arn".

Getting it done in a week was a bit of work. I'm a little OCD so like to finish something once I start. Waiting on the paint to dry takes almost more patience than I have.

The Walker-Turner badge and tilt scale were in really good shape. I carefully removed them and let them soak in dish soap over night, then cleaned them with a soft brush. On the WT badge the lettering is raised aluminum so I was able to remove the bit of corrosion that was there with some fine sand paper. I then sprayed both with a clear coat to seal them and hopefully keep them in good shape for another 63 years.

tl_foster

I just added a Biesemeyer Fence and table extention to the TA-1180 B Table saw. I picked the Biese' up on CL for $100, new still in the box. Kid inherited from his father and wanted to buy a new pair of boots. I just got my new shop dried in, with electric and lights so was able to set up the saw. Anyway, here are the pictures:







Thanks,

Lamar

John in Tennessee

I'm sure you worked your butt off...

iamwelty2

Perfectly Perfect

firehawkmph

Great job Lamar,
That saw looks like a real beauty now.
Mike Hawkins

a233856

That is a beautiful job.

Where did you get the new switch replacement?

Jim

tl_foster

Thanks folks. I am very happy with the way the saw looks and really enjoy using it.


The safety switch came from MLCS. They had an internet only sale that was very reasonable.

Lamar

John in Tennessee

Outstanding......... That $100 fence really sets it off There is a new 2 horse engine here for a $100

tl_foster

John,

Thanks, I really like the Biesemeyer Fence. It really increases the accuracy of the saw.

The motor on the saw is original and is adequate for the job. It is 1 hp. The newer motors we see on today's machines give developed horse power or "Peak" horse power and are not as strong as the older ones.

Lamar