Delta Shopmaster LA200 Midi Lathe

[vantoo]

Can get it used for 200 bucks...opinions please...thanks

 

[Holz Mechaniker]

I put mine on eBay last year and I barely got 125 for it.
You might do well via Craig's list. though

 

[joek30296]

I paid $225 last year for my 46-250 (same lathe as LA 200) off craigslist. However, the guy threw in the following: bed extension, set of Sorby chisels, Woodcraft pen press, 10 simline pen kits, 2pcs. ash 4X4 (baseball bat mat'l). I felt I did ok and didn't even quibble over his price.

Said all that to say that $200 wouldn't be bad if he throws in a few extras.

Joe

 

[vantoo]

I paid $225 last year for my 46-250 (same lathe as LA 200) off craigslist. However, the guy threw in the following: bed extension, set of Sorby chisels, Woodcraft pen press, 10 simline pen kits, 2pcs. ash 4X4 (baseball bat mat'l). I felt I did ok and didn't even quibble over his price.

Said all that to say that $200 wouldn't be bad if he throws in a few extras.

Joe

how do you like it. I have a full size lathe, but looking for something smaller. thanks for the replys....

 

[joek30296]

Vantoo,
I don't have much to compare it to other than the old Craftsman tube lathe I had for 25 yrs. I've only done a dozen or so pens since I've had it...plenty of power for those. Just recently purchased a Nova G3 chuck when it was on sale at Woodcraft but haven't really done anything with it yet. Planning to try a bowl soon.

All in all, it's been fine for what I do, plenty accurate, powerful enough (1/2 hp), large enough with the bed extension. Sometimes I wish it was vs but I can live with that for what I paid.

Hope this helps.

Joe

 

[vantoo]

thanks for the input guys. I got it today. It is like new and has the vari speed. Perfect size for pens.

 

[joek30296]

Report back in a few weeks and let us know how you like it.

Joe

 

[plano_harry]

LA200 has variable speed?

thanks for the input guys. I got it today. It is like new and has the vari speed. Perfect size for pens.

 

[vantoo]

LA200 has variable speed?

thanks for the input guys. I got it today. It is like new and has the vari speed. Perfect size for pens.

yep....I guess you would call it that. You have to change the belt on the pulleys....but I like it. It is just right for turning pens. Used it for several so far and it is easier to use on the pens than my large lathe.....