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The speed can't be too high, those lathes use the same kind of bearings that are used on trailer wheels. Trailer wheels are packed with greese. I can't imaging turning at a speed higher than 65...

Thanks for your reply. I placed an order tonight for the replacements.

I have two motors that I need to replace the start coaacitors in. They both have little power on startup, and the cap is leaking (I think I overheated them) I removed the caps from the motors and...

I just picked us a "like new" 14" Tradesman bandsaw model 8157. The saw is a taiwan import, but the quality seems good. I will be replacing my Jet 12" with this 14" because it has a 1HP motor and I...

I recently completed upgrading my antique Delta to variable speed by taking the 1HP Leeson DC motor from an old treadmill and the Murtek (sp?) speed controller from the same. The result is a silky...

I came into an opportunity to buy a Delta 1460 or a 46-305 for $100 on CL. I currently use a Delta Homecraft 46-110 that I completely restored. The Homecraft is a great lathe, but it is only 10 X 36...

Guys,

My father is looking for a lathe for some spindle turning and maybe some small bowls. He came into an opportunity to get a Jet JWL 1236 for about $400.00 Do any of you use one of these? ...

I recently turned some flag staffs for my brother for his boat out of this stuff. I agree with everything written already, but wear a dust mask when you turn this wood. The wood is so hard it gives...

Here are some poor quality photos of my first segmented project. It is Cherry and Walnut. The nice thing about segmenting is that you can make stuff from scrap. What do you think?
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I have an old Delta lathe that I have restored and have used for some segmented bowls and spindles. I recently came into some bowl blanks of walnut, cherry, birch, and locust. These all came to me...

I got another idea the other day, and I was wondering is anybody here has tried it. I have an old Delta Rockwell lathe that is running a 1/2 HP 1725 motor through a jack shaft and gets as low as 375...

Thanks for all of the info guys. I ordered the spindle adapter last night from Penn industries from 3/4 - 10 to 1 - 8. Now all I need is a 1-8 faceplate. Should be easier to find.

Thanks!

Guys,

I got a lathe a few months back and have been excited about turning. to date I have only turned 3 bowls. I have an old Rockwell / Delta lathe that was basically given to me, and have...

I have a Delta 46.110 (I think?) That I restored. It was powered by a GE 1/4 HP motor when I got it. last week I was turning a bowl out of a piece of spalted maple and I burnt up the motor. Today I...