laathe purchase advice

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Ruth in S.Cal

>Ken, I am on my 2nd used lathe and still don't have the one I really want. I didn't think I would take to turning the way I have and, if I could turn the clock back, I would have bought the best lathe I could afford the first and 2nd time around. Instead I told myself I couldn't spend that much money on myself. Being single it's not as if I had anyone eles to consider either!

So, my suggestion would be for you to buy the best lathe you can afford. You will have it for a long time and it will suit your needs now and in the future.

There is also a big woodshow coming up in Pomona in April, you may find they have show specials.

r

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Mike Schwing from Md.

>Before you buy, read my review on the Delta 1440 in the articles section.

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Dan Lanicek in TX

>Is the Delta 1440 the same as the 46-715?

I recently read a review that spoke very highly of the 46-715.


Delta 46-715 Review

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John K Jordan

>>I'm new to turning and ready to move up

>from the tabletop Sears 12" lathe...

When I moved up from a similar lathe, I looked around quite a bit and decided on the Jet 1642. Plenty of power, stable, long bed, variable speed,...

I would highly recommend a lathe with an electronic speed control. It is so nice to instantly crank the speed up or down or reverse the direction for sanding and for turning bowls on the "back" side.

I am beginning to get the urge (er, need) for another lathe, but I like this one so much I might just get a second one (or the Powermatic). At minimum, I'll get one that uses the same spindle threads so my chucks will be interchangable.

BTW, I gave my first lathe and a handful of tools to an unsuspecting friend. I feel like a drug pusher. [head hung in shame]

JKJ in East TN

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JL

>Speaking as the proud owner of a new 1642 EVS, think about getting it or the equivalent Delta. Don't get the 46-715. Save your pennies and go for a variable speed lathe. Read Dominic's review of the 1642 EVS in the articles section. The Nova 3000 is also supposed to be an excellent lathe, but I can't speak for it, having not tried one.

Same lathe

Mike Schwing from Md.

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Earl

>I don't post much but hope you really think about this lathe. I owned the 46-701 which was an earlier version and I would not recommend it. It would be fine as a first lathe. For one, the Reeves drive is far inferior to a variable speed. It demands constant tinkering, parts wear relatively fast, and produces alot of vibration. That review referred to not withstanding, the stand is very flimsy and also contributed to vibration. Finally, the bearings are not great. I blew the front one completely when I tried to do a 10" hollow vessel. If you do mostly spindle turning between centers it will probably be fine. But if you can afford a heftier lathe, get it. You will outgrow the Delta very soon!

Earl

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Wood Spinner

>Reeves drive____no no no____been there done that.

Variable speed___yes yes yes___ in my minde a must.

Buy the best you are willing to afford and you will grow into it.

Remember very good lathes hold their value and you can upgrade for less later.

Good turning and be safe

Bill in Casa Grande, AZ.

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Barry Irby

>I have a Nova DVR and highly recommend it. If you can't afford one, check with Geist Manufacturing. (I think) they are the Rep for Nova in WV and serve the eastern US, Again I think. Anyway, he had several used ones for sale at about half of new. Also check in classifieds for used ones.

PS. The variable electronic speed control is the way to go, Reeves drives are so last millennium.

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Ed Kelle

>I would not recomend the 1440 based upon all the problems I have had with mine. Got it almost 2 years ago and had problems ever since. Noisy, vibrations, no clean cut, destroying belts... on and on. After I got it, read bad reviews on Amazon. Have had replacement belts shipped to me, had brought it to a shop after this New Years, only to wait a few weeks and find out they just lubed the driveshaft. Nope, did not fix it. Right now it will be 7 weeks that it is in the Factory service center. And this after Delta sent me to 3 shops which told me they were not authorized for warranty repairs! So as of today, we are waiting on replacement parts for a bent shaft, new bearings, and who knows what else. Yes, I have been less than enthused with the Delta products I have been getting recently. But you never know, you might get a good one. My friend has the same model and no problems at all with his. I hope to get mine back in time to make a few things for a club show in 3 weeks. The clock is ticking.

Good luck

Ed