NEW TOY

[jcm71]

Was able to buy this about two weeks ago for $400. Advertised on Craigslist and about 18 months old. So far I'm tickled pink with it. Far superior than turning on a Shopsmith. I love the variable speed and the reversible features. Belt changing is a snap; about 30 seconds if that. For those who are curious, I have it mounted on an old ShopMate (Shopsmith clone. Long out of business).

 

[D.Oliver]

Congrats. I see that isn't the original tool rest. Did that come with it? Looks like a nice one.

 

[jcm71]

Congrats. I see that isn't the original tool rest. Did that come with it? Looks like a nice one.

Good catch, Derek. It is one of Rick Herrell's tool rests.

 

[Chuck Key]

You are going to like that lathe.

 

[turncrazy43]

I have a Delta 460 and love it. You do know that Delta is no longer being produced, right? That may be a problem for parts down the road for us.
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[WoodCarverOH]

Didn't realize Shop Smith Mark 5 had that attachment, lol just kidding, I also moved from Shop Smith to the Delta 460 and love it.

 

[Carl Fisher]

I have a Delta 460 and love it. You do know that Delta is no longer being produced, right? That may be a problem for parts down the road for us.
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I don't know that this is accurate. Here is a thread recently that is supposedly a direct communication with the new owners of delta:

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f30/delta-lathe-woodcraft-103241/index3.html#post1589495

Part of the transition also included a shift in resellers.

 

[Russknan]

Congrats. I see that isn't the original tool rest. Did that come with it? Looks like a nice one.

Good catch, Derek. It is one of Rick Herrell's tool rests.

I couldn't see clearly enough in the photo but, if you don't have it already, and are using Rick's flat top rest for work with carbide chisels, consider purchasing his locking collar. That way, you can just drop the rest into its receptacle, and it will be at the right height every time. Love it! Russ

 

[StuartCovey]

Thats a great find!

 

[lorbay]

Sweet.

Lin.

 

[Sataro]

Great catch off of craigslist. I picked one up last summer. I really have been enjoying it.