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   furndr | May 30, 2007 02:33pm | #1

   I have a 16" Walker-Turner that I rescued from a sign shop about 25 years ago. It's identical to the one that was featured in a FWW article several years ago. I had to strip off several years of over-spray, replace the tires and a bearing or two. Since then the saw has been performing flawlessly.   I also added a Wood Miser blade from Highland Hardware. WOW! what a difference a good blade makes!

   I recently  bought a small Powermatic with a riser block.  It's a really good saw with a  good fence and  an efficient vacumn port, but I find myself still using the old W-T most of the time. It's indispensable for everything from ripping uneven stock to trimming a dowel.

   If the saw you're considering is complete, has not been subjected to poor quality welding repairs and priced right I don't believe you can go wrong.

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   dlb | May 30, 2007 03:33pm | #2

   Thanks for the info. I'll look into it.

   dlb

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    The undisciplined life is not worth examining.

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   BruceS | May 30, 2007 05:59pm | #3

   Check out  http://www.owwm.com   Old woodworking machines.   A site for Old Iron lovers.   You can find any info there you could possibly want, and more.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S.