Bought a saw at auction but had no idea what I had. Went to Vintage Machinery, and checked for info. I found that it has to be more than 60 years old. After more than 24 yrs., of usage, I wound up with a cracked tilt part that is almost impossible to find. Brazed it, laid it in a box with all nuts, bolts, and wheels; and left it there for more than two years since I had bought an old Powermatic saw at another auction. Problem is that the tilt on it stripped a couple of teeth, and I struggled with whether or not to pull it apart and makeshift repairs on it. I posted this problem on this site, and several folks have suggested a plausible repair, however, old "Arthur" is ever-present and I dreaded pulling the heavy motor, top, and all that it entails to rehab it. After trying to decide whether or not to pull out the cheap Sears contractor saw from of the utility shed where it is stored, I pulled my old pain-ridden body out of my lounge chair and started the rehab on the Walker Turner saw. It took most of the day yesterday to accomplish installing the brazed threaded part that tilts the blade; reconnected the wires, plugged it into 220v, and it fired right up! (I had already pulled the arbor assembly for bearing replacement a couple of years ago.) I am presently waiting on a new or used part to show up on internet to be hung on the wall in case it is needed in the future! Whew! It sure does sound sweet with that new Bosch blade I bought at a yard sale for $5.00 whirring and tilt set at 90 degrees with the old Wixey!

I love these kind of stories, very cool.

These old saws are just like a barn find Mustangs, there are not a lot of them left. I'm sure you get many years from your investment.

Glad you are back in business!!