Maybe Gloat, Maybe shame

[John Cooper2]

Well, Looks like I have a Delta 1460 on the way.
Price, wanted $650 offered $350, looks like we settled on $400.00

Has a box of chisels and steady rest plus a chuck.

Pics soon.

I know I have seen them cheaper and more $$ so maybe not a super deal, but think I will be happy.

Pic soon.........

comment away.

[Dennis Peacock]

Congrats John!!! Just remember......we like'em pics. :D :D

[Jon Lanier]

Kewl!!! Way to go. Want pics soonest.

[Tom Sherman]

Congrats John, sounds like when it arrives you'll be ready to get started.

[TYLER WOOD]

Hey still not bad, way to go! Oh and until pics are seen no money has been spent!

[Dan Forman]

Sounds like a gloat to me!

Dan

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats and sounds like a good gloat to me.

[Paul Heely]

Congrats. Anytime you get tools and you're happy with them, its a gloat. Enjoy.

[John Cooper2]

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Looks like I will have to wait untill sunday to pick it up. has plans for today, but life got in the way. Seller is out of town until sunday.

I promise pics on sunday.

Thanks
John

[John Cooper2]

Ok, So I know the story No pics - No lathe.....

Well after the cristmas madness and other delays here they are.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff300/jcoop0001/Delta%20Lathe/DL2.jpghttp://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff300/jcoop0001/Delta%20Lathe/DL1.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff300/jcoop0001/Delta%20Lathe/DL3.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff300/jcoop0001/Delta%20Lathe/DL4.jpg

Runs good, bearings are making a little noise, are they servicable? I know replacements are available, but they feel tight just a little noisy.

Thanks
John

[Tom Sherman]

John I would suggest that you make sure that the bearings have plenty of lubrication and give it try.

[Donald Price]

John, I have a similar old Delta Rockwell that I turn on. I love it! You should enjoy many years of use on this beauty.

Don

[TYLER WOOD]

Ohhh very nice. I like old iron!!! I do beleive that at 400 it's a not a gloat though. It's more like a GLOATICUS MAXIMUM.:D

[John Cooper2]

Thanks for the reply,

I will try to tear into it this weekend and see if I can get some grease into the old bearings. Does anyone know if they are sealed?

thanks
John

[Bob Vallaster]

John,
That's a fine machine---looks to be in good condition---comes with a nice suite of chisels and accessories. The 2-piece tailstock has lateral adjustment and accepts shims so you can get the tail center smack on the headstock center.
I have had a like model apart and found bearings were shielded, but not sealed. With effort you can manually squeeze grease past the shields and into the bearings.
Pay attention (draw yourself a picture) to the number and order of the shims on the shaft as you disassemble: the wavy washers/shims accomodate longitudinal clearances. Makes the difference between endplay on the shaft and preload on the bearings.
If you're going to the effort of full disassembly to gain access, why not start with a fresh set of bearings?

Bob V

[John Cooper2]

New bearings where my first thought, price was about $140.00 for a set. There might be cheaper ones out there, just have to look a little more. I will try to service theese first, unless I can find a cheaper source for bearings.

Thanks
John

[Jerry Allen]

John, Looks like a great deal!
You might try this place for bearings:
http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit7124?gclid=CJrW-J7GvZACFRpdagodVmMrXg
Those are the ones that fit my Jet 1236. ZZ is shielded both sides. RS is sealed. I looks like shielded is used wherever chips may pose a problem, as on the right side of the head. Where not a problem, sealed 2RS are used.
See column on the left for more sizes and English dims.
There are also some available on eBay. You probably only need 2. Maybe more. The current bearing should be marked with a part number. If not you can mic them, or maybe someone has a parts tree and can tell you. It's prpbably something common and should not cost more than $10-$20.

[John Cooper2]

Well, have it apart (real easy). Found the bearings are made by New Departure the model is C88505. Called the local Napa Autoparts they have one for $28.00, They don't know when they can get the second one though. Might just wait until monday and call some of the online suppliers. Looked at a couple sites but could not get a good cross reference.

Will keep at it.

IF anyone can cross ref theese that would be great.

Thanks
John