Aaron Mills
09-17-2005, 5:40 PM
A used Rockwell 46-450 lathe has been on sale for quite a while in my area, and seems to be quite overpriced ($1950 CDN). The seller is including a 6", 12", and 24" tool rest, 2 sets of drive centres, and 2 sets of 4" and 8" face plates. I'm not sure if Delta is still producing the 46-450 (it doesn't appear in any of their literature or on their website), but the construction/appearance of the 46-450 seems quite similar to the General 260-1 ($4200 CDN, new).
I'm curious what the major differences, if any, are between the two machines. Based on the usual 1/2 price of brand new, give or take given the condition, the 46-450 would seem to be within reason if it is essentially the same machine as the General 260-1. This 46-450 has pretty much been unused since it was purchased, the original paint, the machining on the tool rests and centres all indicate minimal use since its purchase. Here is a pic of a Rockwell 46-450 and pic of the 260-1.
http://www.general.ca/machines/gen/lathes/g_260_26020.jpg
http://www.woodweb.com/exchanges/machinery/images/403971/RWHDLathe.jpg
Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron
I'm curious what the major differences, if any, are between the two machines. Based on the usual 1/2 price of brand new, give or take given the condition, the 46-450 would seem to be within reason if it is essentially the same machine as the General 260-1. This 46-450 has pretty much been unused since it was purchased, the original paint, the machining on the tool rests and centres all indicate minimal use since its purchase. Here is a pic of a Rockwell 46-450 and pic of the 260-1.
http://www.general.ca/machines/gen/lathes/g_260_26020.jpg
http://www.woodweb.com/exchanges/machinery/images/403971/RWHDLathe.jpg
Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron