found a new delta 46-250

[hammerhead]

I have found this lathe for sale. Its still in the sealed box. But are these out of production? How old could this thing be and should I be worried about how long its Been sitting around? He's asking 200$ on it but does anyone think its worth it? Any opinions? Thanks.

 

[OLDMAN5050]

Delta does not offer that lathe any more. I would not be scared to buy it still in the box? here is a review: Delta Midi-Lathe 46-250 - Fine Woodworking Tool Review hope this helps.............

 

[dogcatcher]

I have one, and I would buy another in a minute. It is a good lathe, comparable to the Jet Mini, just a tad longer on the bed. As to Jet to Delta comparison, I have both the Jet Mini and that Delta, if I had to chose just one I would keep the Delta.

 

[PenMan1]

This wouldn't be my first choice in lathes, BUT it would be my choice of $200 lathes.

10" swing
1/2 HP
Easy belt change
mt2 tapers
1x8 head screw
Delta reputation.

In essence this is +/- a Jet 1014 that costs $400.

BUT, if you need to extend the bed and put it onto a stand, those items could be difficult to find.

 

[hammerhead]

I have a delta 46-700 that is on loan to me right now. So length is covered there. Just looking for something smaller. I just got the 46-700 and dont even know if it works. Its been setting for about 10 years

 

[beh1951]

Locking levers for Delta wood lathe 46-250

Does anyone no a source that sells the locking levers for the Delta 46-250? I Love the lathe but the plastic handles were quick to break off.

 

[mecompco]

That is exactly what I have. My Mom bought it 20 odd years ago and it sat unused until I fired it up last year. It is my main wood lathe and has worked great. I would opine that you might need a new belt pretty soon. The one in mine, though unused, only lasted a couple of pens (due to the age, I suspect) the replacement has been fine.

Regards,
Michael

 

[its_virgil]

My goto source for tool parts is ereplacementparts.com
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[Pens By Scott]

I've got that exact model, been using it for about 6 years, it's a good solid lathe, especially for pen turning. Making bowls... can't do very large ones, there was also a bed extender for this model, I have it, it's connected, however, rarely do i need to use it...

 

[Pens By Scott]

Does anyone no a source that sells the locking levers for the Delta 46-250? I Love the lathe but the plastic handles were quick to break off.

You could make one of your own... hardwood, shouldn't be to difficult?