New Delta 46-460 Midi Lathe

Bree · 07-21-2009, 07:19 AM

Has anyone gotten one of the new Delta 46-460 Midi Lathes? It looks very, very strong for pen turning. Benchtop size... 1 HP motor... reversible... variable speed down to 250... 24 position indexing... top speed of 4000 RPM... 5 year warranty.

Here is a link to the info on it.

http://www.deltaportercable.com/Prod...roductID=19220

I would be interested to hear any experiences with this machine. I am seriously considering buying one.

hewunch · 07-21-2009, 07:48 AM

About the same price as a Jet. I would try to see it first. Compare weight with the jet how solid the ways, and tailstock feel, and the banjo make sure it is stout. Because if I am going to spend Jet $, then I want something better than a Jet.

Gary Max · 07-21-2009, 07:48 AM

I hear they are selling like Hot cakes---the reveiws I have read so far have been positive.
The thing that I like-----5 year warranty

Rollerbob · 07-21-2009, 08:04 AM

Bree, hurry up and buy one and let me know what you think. I have been petting on one for a couple of months but have not bought. I have also heard great things about it!!

Crashmph · 07-21-2009, 08:30 AM

I have demo'ed one at the wood craft I work in. I have turned 5 or six pens on it and 2 bowls. It is an absolute dream to work on. Reversible motor is a very nice plus as well. The belt gear change is by far the best I have ever seen. The VS knob has an index to tell you what speed you are working with, and the clearly visabel chart next to the VS knob is a plus too. All around it is a very nice lathe. It is built rather solid IMHO. Solid enough to just sit on a bench to turn pens, but to turn bowls on it you really need to clamp/bolt it to a bench. Gary is right on the money too; the FIVE year warranty is a major plus in my book.

Hope that helps.

Bree · 07-21-2009, 08:54 AM

What I like is the power, the belt change system, the VS, and the reverse drive. This thing looks like a V8 compared to 4 cylinder putt putts. And it looks real easy to change the belts. The VR is reported to be very smooth with uniform speed ramping throughout the range.

The worst that I heard was that someone didn't like the positioning of the variable speed control because he likes to rest his arm on the headstock when doing certain bowl turning operations. That is a matter of little consequence to me and I think it's fine for my purposes.

I really like being able to reverse the direction for sanding and finishing. I think that will help keep both me and my shop a bit cleaner.

The 5 year warranty says a lot. That's where you put your money where your mouth is. I have other Delta machines and they have backed their equipment with action. For example, when my switch failed recently on my DP-350 Drill Press, Delta sent me a new one with no questions asked. They have service centers and parts availability. So I have a high confidence level with them. I have Jet equipment as well and can't fault them but I do like Delta as they have performed well for me.

Dayum... I am talking myself into buying this thing! Who has something negative to say about it. Speak now or forever hold your peace!!

stolicky · 07-21-2009, 08:58 AM

I have read a lot of good things about it. From what I can tell, Delta may have jumped ahead and raised the bar above the Jet 1220s, for now. I am a bit of a Jet fan, as I own two of them, but the Delta appears to be a good machine. I just got the father-in-law into turning and he bought this machine after quite a bit of research. Too bad its in AZ, ~1000's of miles from me. He'll be here in a couple of weeks so I'll get more details from him then; especially when he is on my lathes, and doing comparisons....

jleiwig · 07-21-2009, 10:08 AM

I like it, and $499 is $100 bucks cheaper than the Jet of comparable features. If I hadn't gotten my jet for 20% off, I would have never spent that kind of cash on a midi lathe though.

Rollerbob · 07-21-2009, 10:14 AM

Bree, maybe you could start a group buy!!

Bree · 07-21-2009, 10:21 AM

It's TORTURE!!! I have to have it!

MSRP is $599 from Delta with free shipping from CPO/Delta. I called my Rockler store and told them that I could buy the machine direct from Delta for $599 with free shipping. But I wanted to give Rockler a shot since I buy a LOT of stuff there.

So the owner cut me a deal and is giving me the machine for $539.99. I immediately said done deal and they will order it for me. I just gave them my credit card number. I bought it!

Now to my way of thinking, I was going to spend $1,800 on a Nova DVR. I spent $600 on this Delta so I have $1,200 to spend!!

07-21-2009, 07:19 AM	#1
Bree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 835 Photos: 0	New Delta 46-460 Midi Lathe Has anyone gotten one of the new Delta 46-460 Midi Lathes? It looks very, very strong for pen turning. Benchtop size... 1 HP motor... reversible... variable speed down to 250... 24 position indexing... top speed of 4000 RPM... 5 year warranty. Here is a link to the info on it. http://www.deltaportercable.com/Prod...roductID=19220 I would be interested to hear any experiences with this machine. I am seriously considering buying one. __________________ Stay safe out there! Bree What a long strange trip it's been! The 60's will never leave, if we refuse to leave them!!

07-21-2009, 07:48 AM	#2
hewunch Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ware Shoals, SC Posts: 1,864 Photos: 3	About the same price as a Jet. I would try to see it first. Compare weight with the jet how solid the ways, and tailstock feel, and the banjo make sure it is stout. Because if I am going to spend Jet $, then I want something better than a Jet. __________________ If your outgo is greater than your income then your upkeep will be your downfall. Delrin Bushings and Sleeves For Many Popular Kits http://www.pensbyhans.com/Bushings.html

07-21-2009, 07:48 AM	#3
Gary Max Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern Kentucky Posts: 5,173 Photos: 23	I hear they are selling like Hot cakes---the reveiws I have read so far have been positive. The thing that I like-----5 year warranty __________________ I may be broke---but we have plenty of wood

07-21-2009, 08:04 AM	#4
Rollerbob Local Chapter Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athens, Texas Posts: 1,598 Photos: 24	Bree, hurry up and buy one and let me know what you think. I have been petting on one for a couple of months but have not bought. I have also heard great things about it!! __________________ Rollerbob™ Friendship is like wetting your pants.........untill you experience it, you don't realize the warmth it brings!

07-21-2009, 08:30 AM	#5
Crashmph Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 372 Photos: 1	I have demo'ed one at the wood craft I work in. I have turned 5 or six pens on it and 2 bowls. It is an absolute dream to work on. Reversible motor is a very nice plus as well. The belt gear change is by far the best I have ever seen. The VS knob has an index to tell you what speed you are working with, and the clearly visabel chart next to the VS knob is a plus too. All around it is a very nice lathe. It is built rather solid IMHO. Solid enough to just sit on a bench to turn pens, but to turn bowls on it you really need to clamp/bolt it to a bench. Gary is right on the money too; the FIVE year warranty is a major plus in my book. Hope that helps. __________________ If I could make a living out of my wood shop, I would quit my day job immediately!

07-21-2009, 08:54 AM	#6
Bree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 835 Photos: 0	What I like is the power, the belt change system, the VS, and the reverse drive. This thing looks like a V8 compared to 4 cylinder putt putts. And it looks real easy to change the belts. The VR is reported to be very smooth with uniform speed ramping throughout the range. The worst that I heard was that someone didn't like the positioning of the variable speed control because he likes to rest his arm on the headstock when doing certain bowl turning operations. That is a matter of little consequence to me and I think it's fine for my purposes. I really like being able to reverse the direction for sanding and finishing. I think that will help keep both me and my shop a bit cleaner. The 5 year warranty says a lot. That's where you put your money where your mouth is. I have other Delta machines and they have backed their equipment with action. For example, when my switch failed recently on my DP-350 Drill Press, Delta sent me a new one with no questions asked. They have service centers and parts availability. So I have a high confidence level with them. I have Jet equipment as well and can't fault them but I do like Delta as they have performed well for me. Dayum... I am talking myself into buying this thing! Who has something negative to say about it. Speak now or forever hold your peace!! __________________ Stay safe out there! Bree What a long strange trip it's been! The 60's will never leave, if we refuse to leave them!!

07-21-2009, 08:58 AM	#7
stolicky Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Loudonville, NY, USA. Posts: 495 Photos: 21	I have read a lot of good things about it. From what I can tell, Delta may have jumped ahead and raised the bar above the Jet 1220s, for now. I am a bit of a Jet fan, as I own two of them, but the Delta appears to be a good machine. I just got the father-in-law into turning and he bought this machine after quite a bit of research. Too bad its in AZ, ~1000's of miles from me. He'll be here in a couple of weeks so I'll get more details from him then; especially when he is on my lathes, and doing comparisons.... __________________ Chris Loudonville, NY

07-21-2009, 10:08 AM	#8
jleiwig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA. Photos: 3	I like it, and $499 is $100 bucks cheaper than the Jet of comparable features. If I hadn't gotten my jet for 20% off, I would have never spent that kind of cash on a midi lathe though. __________________ It's not the size of the shop, but how you use it! Justin

07-21-2009, 10:14 AM	#9
Rollerbob Local Chapter Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athens, Texas Posts: 1,598 Photos: 24	Bree, maybe you could start a group buy!! __________________ Rollerbob™ Friendship is like wetting your pants.........untill you experience it, you don't realize the warmth it brings!

07-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#10
Bree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 835 Photos: 0	It's TORTURE!!! I have to have it! MSRP is $599 from Delta with free shipping from CPO/Delta. I called my Rockler store and told them that I could buy the machine direct from Delta for $599 with free shipping. But I wanted to give Rockler a shot since I buy a LOT of stuff there. So the owner cut me a deal and is giving me the machine for $539.99. I immediately said done deal and they will order it for me. I just gave them my credit card number. I bought it! Now to my way of thinking, I was going to spend $1,800 on a Nova DVR. I spent $600 on this Delta so I have $1,200 to spend!! __________________ Stay safe out there! Bree What a long strange trip it's been! The 60's will never leave, if we refuse to leave them!!

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