Delta Midi Lathe

[darrin1200]

Since buying my Onyway 1224, I find myself with a spare Delta LA 200.

I have two of these, they are a great little lathe, perfect for a beginner.

Here are a few specs:

Powerful 120V, 1/2 HP, 1,725 RPM motor.
Six speeds (500, 800, 1,250, 1,800, 2,650 and 3,700 RPM).
All cast iron construction.
14-1/2" maximum distance between centers.
10" swing over bed; 7-1/2" over base.
1"-8RH threads on drive spindle.
#2 Morse head and tailstock taper.
1-1/2" tailstock spindle travel.
About 85lbs
It comes with a 6" rest, Knockout bar, Spur center, Live cone center.



I'm asking $225 on kijiji, but will take $200 from someone on the forum.

 

[darrin1200]

Sold

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Congrats on getting the One Way, silly question but how do you like it?

 

[darrin1200]

In three words........I LOVE IT!!!

I used to work moving back and forth between the two Delta's, especially for applying finsh to a two part pen. Now I can't bring myself to go back onto the Delta. The variable speed/reverse is fantastic. I don't know how i worked before without it. You can feel the quality of th manufacture. Every thing moves easily and locks solid. My only problem with it is the height and its actually a problem with me. I'm 5'9" and the centre of the spindle is about 3" higher than my elbow. I have to build a little plaform to stand on.

I higly recommend it.