Wes Ramsey
10-17-2014, 3:11 PM
Hi all!
I haven't posted here in some time, but I'm a frequent lurker :) I have a 'newer' Delta 46-525 lathe with a reeves drive. I'm thinking about building an outboard tool rest stand and would like the ability to reverse direction on the lathe. Does anyone know if Delta offers a kit for this or if there's a way to add an aftermarket reverse switch?
One other question. The main shaft has a slight wobble in it. Not a big deal for turning bowls and hollow forms, but smaller items like pens you can feel the oval where it overlaps the pen kit. Can a machine shop straighten it out or should I start searching for a suitable replacement?
Thanks in advance!
I haven't posted here in some time, but I'm a frequent lurker :) I have a 'newer' Delta 46-525 lathe with a reeves drive. I'm thinking about building an outboard tool rest stand and would like the ability to reverse direction on the lathe. Does anyone know if Delta offers a kit for this or if there's a way to add an aftermarket reverse switch?
One other question. The main shaft has a slight wobble in it. Not a big deal for turning bowls and hollow forms, but smaller items like pens you can feel the oval where it overlaps the pen kit. Can a machine shop straighten it out or should I start searching for a suitable replacement?
Thanks in advance!