Walcott 1917 16x64 with taper attachment

[Cyclebuster]

Welcome to the newest old machine. The 1917 Walcott 16 X 64 precision machine lathe. I have finished the initial inspection, and there are no defects. All the ways are in good shape, and all factory tools are here. It can cut 111 types of threads, with the optional gearset , which I have
It has a 12in combination Chuck, manual and self centered. It has a pair of faceplates, live, and dead centers. Power carriage and cross slide. Steady rest, dozen cutters, some large bits, and the number one option. A complete and functioning taper cutting attachment. And I bought it for iron weight. The owner wanted to see it used again. I can probably sell the vintage oilers for what I have into it. And, whats even cooler for some people, This particular machine, Tag #23 is part of a 30 machine order in 1917, by... Henry Ford. Probably lots of parts on your Model T, A, and countless other ford products were made on this machine. And guessing from the dedicated taper cutter, it probably made 100,000 gun barrels in WW2. I have now completed the inspection, and it appears to be 100 percent original, paint, tools, accessories, and in 100 percent working order. zero gear damage, zero case damage, and no visible wear. The only thing i am missing is one post head cover mounting screw, which i will make day one. And now to build the drive unit...

 

[FOMOGO]

What a great machine, and history. A well deserved "you suck" on this one. Cheers, Mike

 

[DiscoDan]

Amazing that a machine that old still has everything with it. Please don't "restore" it with new paint. Clean it up and use it. It is only original once.

 

[Downunder Bob]

What a great find and with all that history.

 

[Cyclebuster]

i am an "original paint" guy. that machine will look just like this, but shiny and clean when i am done with it.

 

[Dabbler]

I've got to say that this machine is one of the nicer early 20th century machines I've seen. I think iw will clean up very well! I'm sure you can do good work on it when you get it turning!

 

[Cyclebuster]

well i finally got a chance to put a big heavy round thingy into my big heavy round thing holder and rotary inspection stand. The first and most expensive {i hope} obstacle has been found, a 4 step pulley. My twisting thingie uses 3 belts, and they are the same size as the new heavy thing outer 3, and I will use the 4th for a brake. the excess long thingie i will use to power some other device, yet discovered, maybe a belt driven shaper... Note to future explorers, do not use a .030 dial indicator with .001 to center work in the clamping thingie. its just too fine to get within close. my other measuring thingamabobs were so cold they didnt want to return well.

 

[Silverbullet]

That gets a wow you lucky dog.

 

[Cyclebuster]

interesting thing i found. inside that 4 step pulley is a fully functional and nice deep reduction gear. mice jammed it with paper, once i slid the cone off and cleaned the nest out, it works perfect.

 

[Cyclebuster]

with my 2 hp motor, running at 1725, i need a 20 in pulley to get a jackshaft rpm of 301 rpm. This, the gear reduction in the drive step pulley and my back gears give me a chuck speed range of 18 speeds. 501, 301, 250, 180, 166, 150, 167, 100, 90, 83, 60, 50, 36, 31, 30, 21, 18, 11, and 10.