Table saw fence

[czechsonofagun]

Before I start combing the internet I ask here. I just purchased Walker - Turner table saw. Beautiful piece, old, made in USA of course, very solid, very heavy, running great and missing the ripping fence.

Now I don't want to invest in Biesemeyer just yet, it would cost me more than the saw - not necessarily bad thing, but I want to use it now with minimum money invested.

OK, all that said, the table is 32.5" deep and the fence and the rails for the fence are missing. What would you do? Just clamp a straight board to it? I am open to suggestions.

 

[kennyd]

Get a Bissy clone...Like the Grizzly: G8826 The Shop Foxｮ Classic Fence System w/ Standard Rails

You don't have a good table saw without a good fence..."clamping a board to it" will make for a bloody accident.

 

[deepNdirt]

your best bet is to look through the net and find how the original one was built and try to clone or closely duplicate it, if you are looking for a makeshift rip fence you could start with getting some 2x2 stainless box tubing cut to length, cap the ends drill the caps and run a threaded torsion rod through it hooks on each end and a knob to tighten on the user end,:thumbsup:

 

[czechsonofagun]

I have a fence from contractor saw that bit the dust. The first plan was to bolt a 2x2" tubing on the front and the back over spacers for the rails and than adopt the fence I have using longer C channel or such.

And yes, Kenny, Grizzly was one of the first places I searched and the Fox looks system looks doable, still pricey.

This is what a search turned out, interesting.

 

[kennyd]

I have a fence from contractor saw that bit the dust. The first plan was to bolt a 2x2" tubing on the front and the back over spacers for the rails and than adopt the fence I have using longer C channel or such.

And yes, Kenny, Grizzly was one of the first places I searched and the Fox looks system looks doable, still pricey.

This is what a search turned out, interesting.

The BIG advantage of the Bissy and clones is that no rear support is needed, you only have to have a front rail. That old classic WT saw deserves a nice fence, and so do you fingers

 

[czechsonofagun]

Here is a picture.

 

[Johnbro]

Get a Biese; you won't regret it. I have an extra one still NIB that I'll sell you cheap. Where are you?

 

[k3nn3y]

If you really want that Walker Turner table saw to be the saw it should be don't mess around get the Biesemeyer fence. I have a 1954 model Sears saw that belonged to my Grandfather. I was getting ready to buy a new saw when I put a Biesemeyer fence on it. I then told my wife I just saved her $1,500.00 or more. I love my new 1954 Sears table saw. I know Walker-Turner tools. That same Grandfather had two 900 series 15" drill press's that I have now.

 

[Yandaddy1110]

With a sweet piece of American machinery like that, you need to check out the guys at Old Wood-Working Machines (OWWM) - Welcome
WARNING: Highly Addictive

 

[WAB85]

I bought a lathe, dust collector and some other stuff from an older gentleman who was slowing down. He has a table saw he is very proud of that looks similar to your photo. It's not quite the same and I do not remember the brand name. That saw has two blades (like a rip and a finish). When one blade is up in the working position the other is down under the table. A hand crank is used to swap their positions. Has anybody here ever seem one like that?
KW

PS: I might be interested in that Bissy fence NIB for sale.

 

[SandburRanch]

I bought a lathe, dust collector and some other stuff from an older gentleman who was slowing down. He has a table saw he is very proud of that looks similar to your photo. It's not quite the same and I do not remember the brand name. That saw has two blades (like a rip and a finish). When one blade is up in the working position the other is down under the table. A hand crank is used to swap their positions. Has anybody here ever seem one like that?
KW

PS: I might be interested in that Bissy fence NIB for sale.

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Double arbor tilting saw with rip and cross cut blades mounted.

Credits: Woodshop Tool Maintenance - Cunningham and Holtrop

 

[czechsonofagun]

Get a Biese; you won't regret it. I have an extra one still NIB that I'll sell you cheap. Where are you?

I am in Virginia. Sent you a PM.

I never use scales on woodworking tools, I always measure - means that part of pro saw fence would be lost on me.

 

[deepNdirt]

Here is a picture.

my old Rockwell looks very similar made as your saw, Mine has a 1- 1/4 bar across the front that the rip fence clamp slips over, you might duplicate this onto your saw, this picture is a very close resemblance to mine, you can see the bar on front, I only keep this saw because its old and durable of course I have newer and more modern table saw's that I actually use,

 

[czechsonofagun]

Thanks, I think WT was purchased by Rockwell.

 

[WAB85]

SandburRanch --- Thanks for the reply regarding the double arbor tilting saw.
The picture you attached looks very much like what he has. I believe his came out of a furniture factory in Butler Indiana. Here is a picture from the back side that also shows the fence.This saw was originally ran of a "main" drive shaft with a belt. The dedicated motor was added later.
KW

 

[SandburRanch]

SandburRanch --- Thanks for the reply regarding the double arbor tilting saw.
The picture you attached looks very much like what he has. I believe his came out of a furniture factory in Butler Indiana. Here is a picture from the back side that also shows the fence.This saw was originally ran of a "main" drive shaft with a belt. The dedicated motor was added later.
KW

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You're welcome.

I could talk old wood working machines all day. And the ones you guys have are some serious machines unlike my old 8" Craftsman with a tilt table and not enough power to kick a board back but just pulls down and dies when things bind.

But I do know that a fence like the one on deepNdirt's saw has some value. I was at an auction where they were selling choice from some shelving. There were two fences and the bid was 5 bucks. You bet I took both for 10 even though I had nothing they would come close to fitting but the two sold on fleabay for more than some saws are worth.

 

[Wayne County Hose]

Thought I would post my table saw pic. My Orthopedic surgeon told me, after 3 surgeries, that of all his adult male hand injuries half are caused by a table saw and the other half by everything else on the planet. I am by no means a member of the safety police, but when I tell you it takes less than a second I am exaggerating, it was infinitely less than a second.

 

[picker77]

With a sweet piece of American machinery like that, you need to check out the guys at Old Wood-Working Machines (OWWM) - Welcome
WARNING: Highly Addictive

X2!

OWWM is a great place to hang out, lots of W-T guys on there doing restorations. Walker-Turner made incredibly nice tools. Here's a photo of a 12" 1935 Walker-Turner "Driver" model band saw I recently restored and use every day. All cast iron, heavy as heck. 75 years old and I wouldn't trade it for a new one.

 

[tsteahr]

Thought I would post my table saw pic. My Orthopedic surgeon told me, after 3 surgeries, that of all his adult male hand injuries half are caused by a table saw and the other half by everything else on the planet. I am by no means a member of the safety police, but when I tell you it takes less than a second I am exaggerating, it was infinitely less than a second.

Wow. Brutal. Thanks for the pic. I always wonder if I should have shelled out the extra bux for a SawStop. Much cheaper than 3 surgeries. Experiences like yours make me even more careful. I preplan and visualize every cut before turning on the saw.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Wayne, I learned my lesson already. Much smaller damage to my left hand, but it still did hurt - a kerf in middle finger and tip off of little finger.

And you are right, it is a fraction of a second or a ohno second to hurt yourself.

The story goes on, I took the saw apart and cleaned it with scotch pad, lubricated everything and put it back together. There was a busted self aligning bearing for the tilt. Also the bearing housing was cracked, I will have to make a new; luckily the bearing was just a google search away.