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Introduction¶

The information below is taken from a 1952 Walker-Turner service bulletin that dates from about 1961.

With respect to serial numbers we can divide Walker-Turner's existence into five epochs:

1. No serial numbers. Early machines did not have any serial numbers. We don't know exactly when serial numbers appeared. About 1940, maybe.
2. The first serial number system followed no logical pattern: different machine types used different numbering. See the xxxxx section below for details.
3. Starting in April of 1950 a new system was introduced. The pattern looks like 12AB3C, where "12" is the last two digits of the year of production, "3" is the quarter of the year, "A" identifies the machine type, and "B" identifies the specific model. The "C" is a letter code that is used by certain models to identify model-specific information. The first letter identifies the machine type as follows:
   • A Tilting and table saw
   • B Bandsaw
   • C Sander
   • D 15-inch drill press
   • E 20-inch drill press
   • G Grinder
   • J Jig saw
   • L Lathes
   • P Jointer
   • R Radial saw and drill
   • S Spindle shaper
4. The next serial number system was introduced in April 1953 and used until September 1956. Each machine was numbered 0000001, 0000002, etc. The type and model cannot be identified by the number alone. Almost all of the models sold during this time were introduced in 1953.
5. The last serial number system began in October of 1956. The machine type is designated by a two-digit prefix, e.g., No. 11-0001 was the first 20-inch drill press as of October 1956.
   

Detailed Information by Machine Type¶

The following subsections provide details of serial numbers for each type of machine made by Walker-Turner.

15-inch Drill Press¶

20-inch Drill Press¶

Bandsaws¶

Tablesaws¶

Radial Drills¶

Jig Saws (Scroll Saws)¶

Lathes¶

Sanders¶

Jointers¶

Shapers¶

Radial arm saws¶

Cut-off Machines¶