[johnnyk]

I can't find a source for a zero clearance insert for a Walker-Turner bandsaw. Anyone know where I could get one?
I am showing the Magfence because I just got it and I love it.

 

[afx]

I can't find a source for a zero clearance insert for a Walker-Turner bandsaw. Anyone know where I could get one?
I am showing the Magfence because I just got it and I love it.

What model is it? Year? Walker-Turner made bandsaws in the early 1920's. A lot of Rockwell bandsaws are actually Walker-Turner bandsaws.

Any which way, you might be better off making your own

 

[johnnyk]

I forgot to say it measures 2" diameter. 16" model.
I don't know how to make one.

 

[afx]

I forgot to say it measures 2" diameter. 16" model.
I don't know how to make one.

Just cut a circle that's 2 inches round and 3/32 thick. You can use whatever material you want, wood, metal, high density plastic etc. Go to Home Depot and grab some melamine or if you have a Rockler or Woodcraft nearby grab some HDP

If you're worried about the insert having a lip to hold it down, I've been using a home made insert for 3 years now with no lip. Works great. Easier to get out too!

 

[Dave Paine]

I forgot to say it measures 2" diameter. 16" model.
I don't know how to make one.

Very simple. Purchase some material in 2in dia cut a slice and chisel/rout/cut out for the lip.

Craft Supply has nylon 2in dia stock for turning jam chucks. Would be good for inserts.

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p...rs-Select-Nylon-Chucking-Blank?term=jam chuck

 

[afx]

very simple. Purchase some material in 2in dia cut a slice and chisel/rout/cut out for the lip.

Craft supply has nylon 2in dia stock for turning jam chucks. Would be good for inserts.

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p...rs-select-nylon-chucking-blank?term=jam chuck

don't do it dave! Don't send him to woodturnerscatalog! He is sure to end up spending hundreds of dollars on stuff!

 

[Dave Paine]

don't do it dave! Don't send him to woodturnerscatalog! He is sure to end up spending hundreds of dollars on stuff!

I know what you mean. Takes a lot of control when I visit Craft Supply, Packard Woodworks, Lee Valley etc. Must be the force. :laughing:

 

[afx]

I know what you mean. Takes a lot of control when I visit Craft Supply, Packard Woodworks, Lee Valley etc. Must be the force. :laughing:

Ughh I feel ya. Everytime I need to buy something there I think "I should buy more to justify shipping/wait" then I end up spending $100 when I only needed some sandpaper.

 

[johnnyk]

Thanks to both for the advice. It only cost me $3.30 for the nylon blank. ($7.00 postage)

 

[afx]

Thanks to both for the advice. It only cost me $3.30 for the nylon blank. ($7.00 postage)

Where do you live John?

 

[johnnyk]

Kinda personal isn't it?

 

[afx]

Kinda personal isn't it?

I don't need an address. Feel free to be slightly general.

 

[johnnyk]

I live in NE Kansas. There is some good walnut near the river.

 

[afx]

I live in NE Kansas. There is some good walnut near the river.

Well if you're near Kansas City there is a woodcraft there. If you ever find yourself in southern MO you could go to Grizzly too.