Lathe Update

[Matt Meiser]

Just bought this on Ebay. It was listed only hours ago with a buy-it-now price of $325 so I jumped on it. Even if I have to do a fair amount of work, I'm pretty sure I got a steal. Just have to figure out how to get it home. Hopefully I can make arrangements to pick it up this weekend.

[David Fried]

Looks like fun! I'll bet it cleans up well and looks great when you're done.
Keep us posted on your progress.

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

He Shoots............ He Scores!!

:D

Are you close to Steve Ash, I hear he knows how to restore these things....:rolleyes: :D

Cheers!

[Scott Donley]

Matt, I saw that this morning and thought " if I were only closer " nice score :D

[Matt Meiser]

Are you close to Steve Ash, I hear he knows how to restore these things....:rolleyes: :D

About an hour and a half away.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Congrats Matt!

Ernie

[Doug Thompson]

Looks good Matt. If you need any help getting this going just ask.

Nice find,
Doug

[Mike Ramsey]

Looks like you did good! Have fun with it!

[Steve Clardy]

Nice score!!

[Vaughn McMillan]

Yeah, I'd bet that's a step or two above the Jet Mini. Nice snag, Matt.

- Vaughn

[Matt Meiser]

Another update. I found the lathe listed as a new model in a 1957 catalog on the owwm.com site. The speed is ifinitely variable between 340 and 3200. Has the 1"x8TPI threads I hoped for, 12" swing over the ways, 38" between centers. It can turn a 16.5" diameter x 3-1/2" piece over the gap. Also has 48 index stops. This is more lathe than I dreamed of. :D :D :D

[Andy Hoyt]

Be wary of that gap. Very pesky and frustrating critter.

[Matt Meiser]

Be wary of that gap. Very pesky and frustrating critter.

So I need a recording of the woman in London "Mind the gap. Mind the gap...." (those who've been know what I mean.)

[Jeff Horton]

Saw your earlier post and was going to suggest looking at one of these older Deltas. Looked at my watch for the first time (while eating my breakfast) and realized I had to get out the door fast. I had overslept and didn't realize it. I was thinking that one of these would meet your needs perfectly. Obviously I was correct. :)

And I think you did good on the price too! I looked at these when I was looking and they were on my list. I just found the J-Line first.

[Don Orr]

That'll get er done :D .
Hard to beat old iron.
Looks to be in decent shape too.
Have fun spinnin wood and we'll see ya in the vortex.:eek:

[Corey Hallagan]

Excellent, congrats Matt!

corey

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Cool Matt, You'll be another Mr Ash, Looks like a great buy!

[Keith Burns]

Great score Matt. I have the same model except mine is a Rockwell/Delta. You will be pleased. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and I'll try and help. I bought mine on ebay as well except I had to drive 1100 miles to pick mine up:eek:

[Matt Meiser]

This one is on the north side of Indianapolis, so its only 3-1/2 to 4 hours away.

[Bob Noles]

Got a little work cut out for yourself Matt, but looks like a fun and rewarding project.

Nice score and I look forward to progress pictures as you bring it to life.

[Wes Bischel]

WOW, great score! Looks like a winner.

Oh, and the "mind the gap" comment brought a laugh!:D

Wes

[Barry Stratton]

Great find AND score, Matt! You gonna keep us update on the restore????

[Steve Ash]

Cool, another Michigander bringing home the old iron. Must be something in the water.


Just remember....Have paintgun, will travel.:D

[John Hart]

Wow...cool Matt. What a great price too!! I'm envious of the task ahead of you. :)

[Matt Meiser]

I'll try to remember to stop and take pictures during the restoration. Its hard to remember some times in the excitement to get stuff done.

I got a few more details from the seller. The motor is 3/4 HP which is probably a little light, so I'll have to keep an eye out for an eventual replacement. He think he has a faceplate for it. I'll know more on Friday afternoon when I pick it up.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Nice haul Matt. Can't wait to see pictures as the overhaul goes.

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

Matt, take lots of pics, to document the process, but also so you can figure out where that little widget went, and which was the top of the widget...........yes, I'm speaking from experiance here (mainly motorcycles) the before pics and the during pics can be REAL lifesavers!! :D

Cheers!

[tod evans]

nice score matt!

[David Richardson]

Matt, that's a darned good deal - the swing arm on the banjo alone is worth $75-$100. RE: the gap - Delta made a filler piece that bolted in and eliminated the gap. I've yet to see one for sale, even on Ebay, but if you're lucky you might find one. I do know somebody that is working on producing reproductions of that piece as well as many other old Delta parts, so if you're interested and willing to wait, it's an issue you can deal with. Finally, I may have a motor laying around that will work for you - ask me at the meeting tomorrow.

[Matt Meiser]

Thanks Dave! I already was planning on talking to you and Steve tomorrow for advise. This is pretty similar to yours, isn't it?

[Steve Ash]

Matt, if Dave isn't able to help you out with a motor there is a guy here in Charlotte that has a whole shop full of rebuilts and new ones in many brands and flavors. When I asked him about a motor for a friend he said all needs to know is rpm and type of frame you need.

[Matt Meiser]

Question on the motor: Are you guys thinking the motor that is included (3/4 HP, 1800RPM, single phase Baldor) is too small? In '57, Delta was only offering this lathe with a 1/2HP or 3/4HP 1800RPM motor.

[Steve Ash]

Question on the motor: Are you guys thinking the motor that is included (3/4 HP, 1800RPM, single phase Baldor) is too small? In '57, Delta was only offering this lathe with a 1/2HP or 3/4HP 1800RPM motor.

I am a gearhead with a Chevelle SS putting out close to 450 horses...I always say you can never have enough horsepower...:D

[Matt Meiser]

I am a gearhead with a Chevelle SS putting out close to 450 horses...I always say you can never have enough horsepower...:D

I think a Ford would work better. :D

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

I think a Ford would work better. :D

Blasphemy!! :eek:

I'd run what you brung and see how it works, if it is not enough power, you can upgrade later.

I know that I was looking to upgrade the motor on Big Blue, my resaw bandsaw, but I've not been able to bog that motor while resawing, so why spend the money?

Cheers!

[Matt Meiser]

I'd run what you brung and see how it works, if it is not enough power, you can upgrade later.

That was my original thinking, but these guys had me worried. But then neither of them drives a Ford either. :rolleyes:

[David Richardson]

Yep Matt, it's the same as the one I finished up last month. While I'm a big believer in the "no such thing as too much power" theory, the 3/4hp motor is pretty standard for those lathes and likely more than adequate. If you want to go the 3-phase/vfd route, you'll want something a little bigger to compensate for the loss of torque when running at slower speeds.

[Steve Ash]

I think a Ford would work better. :D

So, we are playing that game huh? :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/69chevelle2.jpg

[Matt Meiser]

So, we are playing that game huh? :D


Yeah, but you win because you still have yours. Can we just agree on Green? :D

[Steve Ash]

Yeah, but you win because you still have yours. Can we just agree on Green? :D

Yep! Nothing runs like a Deere!