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Machine ID’d: Walker Turner 16″ Band Saw Model MCB1160

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Below are some pictures of a Walker Turner 16″ band saw. The gentleman received the band saw without a manual, and the plastic knob on the upper wheel adjustment assembly was broken. He didn’t know which model his band saw was, because Walker Turner didn’t put the model number on the name plate. It only had the serial number as 52BF4A.

According to this serial number we can tell that this is a Walker Turner 16″ Band Saw is a model MCB1160 that was made in the early 50’s. In 1950 the second letter of the serial number indicated which model it was. The “F” stands for model MCB1160. We have an instructions and parts manual listed below, and as for my recommendation on replacing the handwheel, I recommend using Grizzly. They have lots of handwheels at different sizes that can be modified to fit your machines. Here’s a link to them Grizzly Handwheels.

 

Original Catalog Listing from 1950:

The MCB1160 band saw originally sold for $447.50 in 1950. That’s the equivalent to $4,431.14 in today’s money.

Instructions and Parts Manual for Walker Turner 16″ MCB1160 Band Saw:

We have the manual which covers this band saw and the MCB1150 & MCB1151 band saws. It’s a pretty good manual for it’s age. It contains the specifications for these band saws included the recommended motor and blade sizes. The manual covers the general operating instructions as well as instructions for adjusting the blades and tension. There are lubricating instructions and explosive view diagrams of all the parts with parts descriptions.

WALKER-TURNER 1160-1150-1151 16″ Band Saws Operator & Parts Manual

 

 

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4 thoughts on “Machine ID’d: Walker Turner 16″ Band Saw Model MCB1160

  1. Hi I just recently bought a Walker Turner band saw 16 inch throat, the picture you show resembles it but there are some variables on mine. on the right side there is a 4 step pulley system with a knob on the back of it for high and low speeds. to the rear of the pulleys is a motor with 4 step pulley. the guards are missing. the door panels have a distinctive foundry casting on all parts. of course there also is no model or serial, and it is missing a blade guard in between the column for safety HELP!

    1. Hi GM Campbell. Is there any way you can send us some pictures of what you are referring to. This Walker Turner band saw above has a 4 step pulley system as well with a knob on a lever arm. You can send the pictures through our form here: http://ozarktoolmanuals.com/contact-us/ Or you can email us here: info@ozarkwoodworker.com

  2. Hi everyone, I found your site while trying to identify my Walker Turner band saw that I recently purchased to help get my 9 year old grand son off his freakin’ computer games. He likes whittling but really got excited when we started using the band saw and disc sander to speed things up a bit. The only info I could find on the saw is the serial number (19 – 639) on the plate mounted on the front of the top wheel guard. Any info you could provide would be an appreciated courtesy.
    I’m also curious about how the size is determined, I.E. 14 inch, 16 inch, etc. I thank you kindly for all the time and effort you put into helping keep these great old American machines in play. Best Regards, Gary S.

    1. Hi Gary,

      I’m happy to hear that you are encouraging your grandson to get into woodworking, and learning a valuable trade.

      The serial number on your band saw tells me that you have a 14″ 900 Series Walker Turner Band Saw. We have a manual for that model here:

      WALKER TURNER 900 14″ Band Saw Nos. MBN935 & BN905 19-639 Operator & Parts Manual

      You can determine the size of your band saw my measuring the diameter of wheel.

      Regards,
      Matt

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