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Delta/rockwell/powermatic lathes

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Delta/rockwell/powermatic lathes

Kudzu

>I am sure some of you must use one of the older Delta/Rockwell lathes. I am giving serious consideration to one of these. I thought I found a Powermatic unit but it was a better deal than I realized and is gone. I have a lead on another but seeing as how I have never used one, I would like some input on them.

With an Outboard turning spindle this appears it would do most anything I would want capacity wise. My main interest is in bowls and hollow work. I get conflicting weights on them. One big question is can 2 people load it on a low trailer or is this a 4 man job?

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Re: Delta/rockwell/powermatic lathes

Fred in NC

>When I got my Powermatic 90 a couple months ago, I debated using a trailer or loading on the bed of the truck. The move was about 200 miles. Weight about 600 lbs.

The way I figured it out, the center of gravity was a little high for my taste either way. I was afraid it would topple when taking a corner or curve at any speed.

So we took the head off, and then the bed off the base. It traveled real well on the bed of the truck.

It was a two man job that way. The seller had two furniture dollies that made the job easier.

Good luck with your lathe.

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