Walker Turner 1165 Table Saw Restoration – Part 1
The first part of my 1165 restoration project sees the disassembly and overview of the parts that make up the table saw
Series: Walker Turner 1165 Tablesaw Restoration
I have had a pair of Walker Turner 1180B table saws since around late 2016. I love the saws, but the draw of Walker Turner 1165’s was strong. Fast forward to 2022 and 2023 and I’ve since gathered a pair of 1165s. This is the journey to their restoration
Walker Turner 1165 Table Saw Restoration – Part 2
The second part of my 1165 restoration project sees the finished disassembly and sandblasting prep, along with the table top cleaning
Walker Turner 1165 Table Saw Restoration – Part 3
The restoration project progressed with parts returning from sandblasting and being meticulously prepped, primed, and painted. Ideal September weather allowed for efficient ventilation of the shop so parts could be painted, with two coats applied to all components. Despite initial delays, the project is ahead of anticipated schedule, hopefully enabling a timely assembly in the near future.
Walker Turner 1165 Table Saw Restoration – Part 4
The restoration of the Walker Turner 1165 saws focuses on safety through modifications to the table and blade lifting mechanism, including the addition of an aftermarket splitter and blade guard. Key steps involved determining bracket placement, drilling holes, and making necessary adjustments, preparing for final reassembly.
Walker-Turner Table Saw Elevation Screw Installation
This blog details the installation process for the elevation screw on a Walker Turner 1165 table saw, applicable to the 1180 model as well. It includes step-by-step instructions on positioning a brass retaining piece and getting the tension set right.