DELTA 46-715 9.8 Amp 14-Inch Swing by 40-Inch between Centers 3/4-Horsepower Woodworking Lathe, 120-Volt 1-Phase
DELTA 46-715 9.eight Amp 14-Inch Swing by 40-Inch in between Centers three/4-Horsepower Woodworking Lathe, 120-Volt 1-Phase opinions
- Delta three/four-horsepower lathe consists of ten speeds to fit your tasks
- Head stock rotates at 45, 90, and 180-degree angles
- 24-placement index on pulley enables you to generate ornamental detailing
- Contains a cast-iron device relaxation measuring 12 inches, a handy on/off switch positioned above the motor, and a long lasting steel stand
- Measures 62.six- by 22.four- by 18.4-inches; weighs 338-pounds
The DELTA 46-715 9.eight Amp 14-Inch Swing by forty-Inch involving Centers three/four-HP Woodworking Lathe is created with a convenient 10-position speed transform powered by a .75 HP, 60 Hz motor. It incorporates a velocity range of 450 to 600 RPM. The cast-iron design and style of the lathe minimizes vibrations for increased accuracy. Head stock rotates at 45- , 90- , and 180-diploma angles anywhere along the bed for bowl or basic outboard turning. The pulley includes a 24-position index scale that allows you to indulge in intric
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December 28, 2010 by Admin Filed under Delta Wood LatheTags: 120Volt, 14Inch, 1Phase, 3/4Horsepower, 40Inch, 46715, between, Centers, DELTA, Lathe, Swing, Woodworking
December 28th, 2010 2:30 am
Okay, but problems to know,
I have been using this lathe for approximately 1 year and this is what I have found.
I bought the lathe as a first lathe. I was inexperienced and on a budget. With those things in mind, it did well for the first few months. All the items were there, it shipped fast and was not difficult to assemble without assistance from anyone else, though I recommend getting a friend to help with some of the lifting.
I noticed a rattle and some vibration, but it was very minimal and it didn’t seem to affect performance. I satisfactorily turned several bowls and a lot of spindle work. The motor gets a lot of bang out of the 3/4 horses. The mobile headstock is very versital. The tool rest is quite good. For a starter lathe it is a nice tool.
Now to the problems.
1) The base is not heavy or rigid enough. That is an easy fix and not a real detractor.
2) The tailstock base does not lock down well enough and I find myself retightening it frequently.
3) The biggest problem now is the constant worsening of the rattling and the vibration it causes, which translates into the spindle and handwheel. It makes it impossible to rechuch anything accurately and vibration is extreme, even with small loads. One of the pulleys is definately mis-machined and has both horizontal and vertical displacement while running. Delta has the pulleys on back order from their overseas supplier. I therefore took it in to the local authorized dealer and have yet to hear back. A wobbley handwheel and spindle movement make turning unenjoyable.
Searching the web and the message boards, I have seen about an even number of people saying they have had no problems as those who have had worse problems than I have. Most seem to revolve around the reeves drive and quality control…Perhaps the overseas manufacture of this lathe is at fault, I don’t know.
If Delta could fix the problems with the drive and pulleys, this could be a great mid range lathe. With the mechanical difficulties I am having now with only moderate use (1-2 weekends a month), I could not recommend this lathe unless you test the specific one you are buying to make sure it is in good working order.
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|December 28th, 2010 2:44 am
Get the best tools you can afford.,
After a couple of weeks of shopping, I planned to purchase the Jet. I logged on to get it and saw the Delta as a “new” listing …. I made a couple of calls to the Tool Crib to get more details and decided to spend the extra money on the Delta. I sure am glad I did. This machine is much heavier than the Jet, and the variable speed adjustment is nice. It can turn larger diameter and longer length projects. Overall, I believe it is a better machine and the few extra dollars are soon forgotten. The down side is you can’t wire the motor 230 volt just 115volt, and the DELTA logo on the front may cost more than a stick on decal, but the way they attach it makes it looks cheap.
I try to do my homework before I buy, and I must admit I usually end up with a Jet. In my opinion, Jet tends to offer a lot of features for the money. Sure, you can get better tools if you need the top of the line, but Jet’s medium priced tools are hard to beat. It was really nice to see Delta get in the game and be competative.
I haven’t purchased a Delta tool since my table saw several years ago. Good job Delta! The lathe set up quickly and is stable for a medium/large lathe. I placed mine on a HTC mobile base that didn’t help stability but was necessary for my shop. Remember, you have to get the extension kit for the HTC base. The motor seems to have enough power, but I have yet to challenge it with a real large bowl. I like the fact that the head stock doesn’t sit down in a depression, which allows the head and tail stock to be moved to the center to work on smaller projects. Delta just needs to throw in some touch up paint. Not that I have ever used a drop of the paint Jet sends with their tools, but it is a nice touch.
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