
Delta 46 715 price. In the north atlanta area. I have dismantled my delta wood lathe 46 715 and will sell it by the piece or a package. However i also learned that the delta 46 715 had been modified and is referred to at delta as the 46 715 type 2. I purchased a delta 46 715 wood lathe for 150 including the delta chisels.
However it has two achilles heels. My reeves drive story. The delta 46 715 lathe is a beast with over 300 pounds of woodturning machine. Midi lathe variable speed wood lathe has a 1 hp motor with 1725 rpm and electronic variable speed to tackle a wide range of applications with ease.
Each lathe was put through a series of tests including starting rpm rpm w resistance speed loss and torque tests. The price would be 168. The delta parts site says that one. It includes a speed range of 450 to 600 rpm.
I have pulleys on the motor shaft. Ten years ago the price was around 30. The patented belt tensioning system allows easy and quick speed changes and sets the belt at the correct tension for maximum power transfer and longer tool life. Powerful and easy to use the delta 12 12 in.
The only thing missing are the pulleys on the main lathe shaft shaft. Type 2 is the key to buying one. Brought it home and used it for about 5 minutes. The spindle pulley and motor drive pulley.
Discussion in woodturning discussion forum started by dave olson. These modifications eliminated the earlier problems most of which were discussed in the earlier amazon reviews. The delta 46 715 98 amp 14 inch swing by 40 inch between centers 34 hp woodworking lathe is designed with a convenient 10 position speed change powered by a 075 hp 60 hz motor. 12 12 variable speed midi lathe.
Sadly my experience with the grizzly replacement i mention above has been disappointing since the slightly smaller grizzly reeves pulley very quickly wears the drive belt at the maximum closed speed and leaves shredded rubber all over the inside of the. I know nothing about lathes but was asked to help get a sense of price and couldnt find any comparables for sale. Hes 94 years young and has decided its time to sell this. These pulleys are called reeves drives and they enable the operator to variably change the speed of the lathe while its running.
Delta no longer supports the 46 715 pulley system. Then i got a strange clunking sound from the head stock unit. Hello turners a close family friend has a delta 46 715 with an ironbed 1440 stand. Assuming this is in good condition it appears to be it runs fine can anyone provide a fair value to ask for this.
As seen by the photo i ordered mine over a year and half ago but just received my order for a 909945 motor pulley for delta 46 715 lathe. Some of these parts are no longer available. Delta 46 715 pulley fix.