Walker-Turner · Band saw · about 1931 to the mid-1950s
Walker-Turner 12-Inch Band Saw
Walker-Turner made 12 in band saws for a quarter of a century, and they weren't one model. The BN100 of about 1931 belonged to the cheap Driver line sold through department stores. The BN730 of the late 1930s was billed as the most complete 12 in band saw built, with a tubular cast-iron frame, six ball bearings and ball-bearing guides. The 3110 of 1953 was a new unit-design saw from the Kearney & Trecker years, with cast aluminum wheels on four ball bearings. Sears even sold some as Craftsman saws under the 102 code. They're small saws, and a 1/3 HP motor runs a BN730 at full capacity, so judge one on its tires, guides and covers more than its power.
BN100 Driver (about 1931)BN725 and BN730 (1930s and 40s)BW740 (to about 1952)3110 unit-design saw (1953 on)Craftsman-badged 102.01121
Spec at a glance
- Maker
- Walker-Turner
- Machine
- Band saw
- Motors sold
- Single or 3-phase
- Made
- about 1931 to the mid-1950s
- Capacity
- 12 in; 7 in under the guide on the 3110 (1953)
- Frame
- tubular cast iron (BN730, 1939); cast-iron unit design (3110)
- Wheels
- rubber-tired; on the 3110, cast aluminum on four ball bearings
- Motor
- 1/3 HP 1,740 RPM handles the BN730; single- or three-phase on the 3110
- Weight
- 3110: 120 lb, 150 lb shipping
- Also listed as
- Walker Turner band saw, Walker-Turner BN730, Walker-Turner 3110, Walker-Turner 12 inch band saw
Shop check
Power, iron, fence and freight
- Power and phase
- Walker-Turner's sheet says a 1/3 HP 1,740 RPM motor handles the BN730 at full capacity, and the 1953 3110 came with a Walker-Turner single- or three-phase motor. Ask to see the motor plate for the phase.
- Motor and bearings
- Ask for a video of the saw cutting or running free. It should run smoothly, and a thump once per turn usually means a bad tire or a kinked blade.
- Table and rust
- The BN730 has a geared table tilt to 45 degrees, and the 3110 a cast-iron table that tilts to 45. Ask the seller to tilt the table. It should tilt and lock.
- Fence, guards and gauges
- Check the photos for the wheel covers and the blade guard. The BN730 had ball-bearing guide rollers above and below and bronze guide blocks.
- Trunnions and adjustments
- Ask the seller to show the blade tracking in the middle of the tires and to turn the tension knob. Both should work freely.
- Blades and knives
- Band saw blades are made to length, so measure the old blade or the wheels and order to suit. Check the tires in the photos, because old rubber hardens.
- Dating it
- Walker-Turner made several 12 in saws, the BN100 Driver (about 1931), the BN725 and BN730 of the 1930s and 40s, the BW740 to about 1952 and the 3110 from 1953. Type 2 serials use B for band saw, like 51BA4A.
- Moving it
- The 3110 weighs about 120 lb. One or two people can move these saws with the table off.
- Safety upgrades
- Check that both wheel covers close and the blade guard adjusts. Replace an old cord and switch.
Should come with it
- Wheel covers
- Blade guard and guides
- Stand and motor
Hard to find if missing
- Original wheel covers
- Guide parts
- Craftsman-badged versions' plates
Check the listing photos against these lists, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing fence, guard or motor should come off the price.
What to check
Tires harden, guides wear and covers go missing. Old wiring and switches usually need replacing.
- 01Model: Ask for a photo of the model plate. BN730, BW740 or 3110 tells you the era.
- 02Tires: Look at the tires in the photos. They should be whole and not cracked.
- 03Guides: Ask for a photo of the upper and lower guides. All the parts should be there.
- 04Covers: Check the photos for both wheel covers. They should close.
- 05Table tilt: Ask the seller to tilt the table. It should reach 45 degrees and lock.
- 06Wiring: Ask for a photo of the cord and switch. Plan to replace old wiring.
New to old iron? How to check a used woodworking machine covers runout, the table, bearings and the parts that go missing, and dating old iron by serial number shows how to tell what year a machine was made.
Buying guide
Which one to buy
§ Oct 19, 2026Right now the Walker-Turner 12 in band saw only shows up in pieces, like tires and a cast-iron frame, so there's no complete saw to price. Old rubber hardens and old switches wear out, so budget for new tires and wiring on any you find. Before that, check for both wheel covers, the blade guard and the guides.
- Listed now
- 0
- For parts
- 0
- Catalog estimate
- $35–$65
Snapshot
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