I had a tip from the SMC classifieds on some old Delata tools on sale 2 hours from me. I went down and it was a model 1460 lathe, a model 645(?) jointer, and a unknown model stand sander. They were all stored in a barn for the last 60 years, so everything is rust colored for the most part...recoverable I think. The serial numbersindicate a 1944 construction, all were supposedly purchased together.
The lathe is in good shap and runs without much vibration could use a new belt. THe tool rest is missing, the locking mechanism for the tail stock is missing and the guard over the top pulleys is missing too. All of which should be easily bought or fabricated. It has a cast iron stand with
The jointer(the ad said shaper) is a 6 inch with 30 inch bed. No apparent missing parts guards all presnt. It could us a good set of blades. IT looks to be a model 654. it also has a cast iron stand.
The sander is a stand sander with a I think a 6 inch belt. The only part that is missing is the guard around the sanding belt. I have the pieces of the guard so hopefully I can get a replacement made if I can purchase it. It has a cast iron stand...This one I might be willing to sell since I have a sander.
Heres the gloat part...I paid $180 and promised a pen or bowl from the lathe. The guy I got it from bought it sight unseen and was told they were in working condition. He just wanted them gone so as not to remind him of his mistake.
Please excuse the lack of pictures... its raining this morning and it was dark last night.
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Originally Posted by Rob Bourgeois
. Great story and Gloat!!
Just nosie!
