Tom King Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 https://richmond.craigslist.org/tls/d/glen-allen-delta-lathe/7015237366.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I don't know anything about it, but being an older model and if it still runs good, $300 is a steal in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 14-40 and CVS for $300? I’d give it a shot and I already have a lathe But to answer your question, I’ve never used or learned anything about that particular lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I don't have any specific experience with Delta lathes, so no idea if the price is good. But a couple of comments; most you probably know. It's a Reeves drive which is not necessarily bad (Powermatic uses it on its drill press), but you need to check it out. What is the speed range? I didn't see a banjo or tool rest in the pictures, but you want to make sure they're included. What size post on the tool rest? You can get various sizes, but one inch is kinda standard. MT sizes? MT2 is kinda standard. This model has a rotating headstock. This is a valuable feature, but also introduces some possible errors. Check that the headstock is secure when locked and that it is perfectly aligned with the tailstock. Then rotate the headstock out, check the security, return to neutral and re-check alignment with head stock. Check all the other clamp and lock mechanisms, etc. Bed flat and straight? That's what I can think of with one cup of coffee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Is the motor reversible? (I had another cup of coffee). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Mark, are you putting sugar in your coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 That's the lathe I have it is a good price and I have never had any issues with mine but you should know that they are known for broken pulley's which are no longer manufactured by Delta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 The pulleys would be a purchased item, I would think. Tractor Supply has a good selection for various pulleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 The pulleys are a special type for the Reeves drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 I wasn't thinking about getting it. I had just never seen one. If the Reeves drive works, it would probably be a good buy, for someone. I have an older Delta, that you change belts on. I get by with that one for no more turning than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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