parts for lathe

Re: parts for lathe

Chuck Engstrom

Hi Frank -- I've poked around for various Delta parts over the years. When I just googled 46-715, this came up among the responses:

http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/power-tools-and-machinery/alternate-sources-delta-46-715-lathe-parts

This thread has a number of suggestions over a couple of years, including some that seemed to work out OK.

Good luck with it! A 46-715 was my second lathe, and served me well for several years.

--Chuck

Re: parts for lathe

Frank Joseph

Thanks Chuck

I read this and have tryed a few of the items and found numbers out of date or changed still working though it I am no machines t but can do some metal work but resizing ? .

Thank you for the help

Re: parts for lathe

Larry

I have gotten parts off of Ebay.

Wondering....

Brian Roberts

How do pulleys get "shot"?

I think he's talking about the reeves drive 

Re:yes. reeves drive they fracture   both are bad

Re: parts for lathe

john lucas

I had that lathe and had the same problem. I thought it was a good lathe until I actually bought one. While I was waiting for the replacement pulleys that were on back order I purchased a NOva comet mini lathe to get me through some orders I had. The lathe was so much smoother and quieter my turning skills improved overnight. I didn't realize how bad that lathe was. I sold it immediately after getting it repaired.

Even though the Comet lathe was lighter and only had a little bit lower speed. The bearings and pulleys were so well made I could turn bigger bowls than I could on Delta.

The new line of Midi lathes are far superior to the Delta 46-715 and I would dump that lathe at my earliest opportunity and get a good lathe. Just my opinion but it's based on owning one of those.

Re:yes. reeves drive they fracture   both are bad

Dick Strauss

Frank,

I've got a good set for the motor side if that helps. Let me know.

Re: parts for lathe John. lucas.

Frank Joseph

Thank you for the advise I feel I know you I have read so many of you posts over the years. I have a midi that was my first power lathe before that it was foot power. As for the delta you are correct it's junk but it's what I have for now I am thinking of a jet or go for a powermatic. No hurry but I will do somthing in a month or so

Thanks Frank