I have a vintage, 1991 model, Delta 1242. I don't know what the model number is. I have to get the owners manual from the previous owner.
I was looking in the latest Craft Supplies catalog and saw a DC Variable Speed Control System. I am looking to replace the Reeves drive that is currently on the lathe and am wondering if anyone out there can give me any info on this particular system. Or any other system that might work.
I must tell you all that I am seriously mechanically and electronically impaired so simple is what is needed. I figure that a couple hundred dollars to upgrade my Delta is more economically feasible than spend a couple grand on a new machine. Actually, I'm very happy with this ol' green monster except for the fact that the drive is noisy and I have real hard time keeping the speed where I set it. No matter how many times I tweak the drive handle.
Any info that any of you can provide will be tremendously appreciated. I did a search on this subject and couldn't find anything. Probably didn't set up my search criteria right.
TIA.