Talk me down from the ledge

I find myself obsessing, I mean thinking about buying the delta 46-460. I didn't expect to have the cash, but thanks to a refinance I have no house payment this month.

My current lathe is adequate for everything I do except power. It's got the 1/2 hp variable speed motor kit from PSI on it. Works great, but when I try to do a bowl bigger than 4", it takes a lot of time. A 9" ash bowl took 11 hours. 9 of that taking light cuts because that's all it can handle.

Does the delta actually have enough power to spin a 10" x 5" chunk of black walnut? How about Osage or Locust? Do I dare dream of a hollow form?

I know the Delta is a spectacular machine. My only reservation is the power. Is it really that much more than I have now?

And no, I will not consider a full-size lathe. I definitely do not have the budget for that, and I'm not running 220 to the garage.

That Delta midi will do all you stated and more! I do not think I talked you down, I think I gave you a little push..............:eek::D

I have used it for 12" x 9" rough blanks. Then used the Macnaughten coring system to core bowls with. So to me, yes, it has the power and heft to do bigger stuff.

Yes, The delta with turn a 12" bowl without trouble.

Alan

JUMP-you will not regret it !!

Scott, I love my Delta 46-460!!

This is a cherry bowl I turned - 11.25" finished width.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachme...080044&thumb=1

And, this is a burl bowl I did with a finished width of 12".
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachme...1&d=1294429218

The Delta will do whatever you ask of it!!

Scott - looking forward to seeing the photos of your new lathe!

The best way to get down from a ledge it to...JUMP!

Have fun with the new lathe.

Jump


JUMP


JUMP!

The responsible thing would be to put the extra money toward the principle on your house or save it for emergencies, or buy something really needed..... You will enjoy your new lathe. I love mine.

Paul is right. The responsible thing would be to put that money toward the principle on the house. But then, why would you want to be that responsible? You always got a house payment, you ain't always got the shot at upgrading the lathe...might as well jump!

I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Can't wait to see pic's.

can't talk you down from that particular ledge :eek:

Woodcraft has that on sale this month ..................... for 15% off

i bit the bullet and bought one myself :D:D

You guys are horrible. Every time I look at this forum someone else is talking about that Delta lathe. Especially this month with the great Woodcraft sale. I think I'll be ordering mine with the bed extension next week. :)

I dont have one, but if its something you really want...then I say JUMP...

You're kidding, right? You asked that question here?:)

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You're kidding, right? You asked that question here?:)

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Ditto what Baxter said. duh:rolleyes:

Waiting for you to post that you did order it. :cool::D

Don't look back, if you were closer you could use mine for a week.

I'm extremely likely to stop at Woodcraft after church tomorrow. That 15% off is killing me.

Well now you guys have me wanting to sell my Ricon and buy a Delta.....now there is that tempting tax return coming in two weeks.....now snap out of it Jeff!!!

have a nice TRIP...see ya in the FALL :D;):p

Ok, I did it. I'll post pics later, after I unload it and set it up.

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Originally Posted by Scott Lux

Ok, I did it. I'll post pics later, after I unload it and set it up.

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Scott,

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D !!!

Scott - you can probably earn that payment back if you buy this lathe:D;).