Amazon.com Review

To woodworkers who know the reputation of Jet products, the merit of this 12-inch variable-speed lathe should come as no surprise. Start with the guts of any tool, the motor. Prewired for 115 volts and fully encased in a metal housing for longer life, its 3/4-horses turn material at 500 to 3,000 rpm, depending on which of the six speeds you select. The cast-iron lathe bed, headstock, and tailstock provide superior vibration dampening and durability, while the heavy-gauge steel components and stand give rigid support. Pivoting 90 degrees for outboard turning of up to 16-1/2 inches on larger projects, the MT-2 headstock protects a Reeves drive pulley system with which we made quick and easy speed changes. Down on the other end, the hollow tailstock allows for longer hole bores and houses a live center, a luxury standard on all Jet lathes not found in much of the competition.

You'll love the versatility that comes with 34-1/2 inches between working centers and a 12-inch swing capability over the bed (8-3/4 inches over the tool-rest base). All adjustments, whether extending the ram its full 2-1/4 inches or sliding the 12-inch tool rest, move fluidly and clamp down tight with little effort. Designed for use over the long haul, this tool has all the qualities professional woodworkers demand. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• Pivoting headstock for outboard turning
• 3/4 hp single phase motor
• Six speed 550 to 3,000 RPM
• 34-1/2-inch work distance between centers
• Reeves drive plley system for quick speed changes

Reviews (11)

Best lathe for the money
After a great deal of research, and speaking to countless people in the wood turning community, I decided to purchase the Jet 1236. I'm extremely happy with nearly every aspect of the lathe from it's quality, to it's easy of use. It's a pleasure to work with and it's very stable. Admittedly, I built a very solid base to attach the lathe to, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. The instruction manuel, without a doubt, is the weak link in the system but easily gotten around. The switch could be in a better location but, in my opinion, not a big problem.

The beginners "Pen Turning Kit", with two tools, was an added feature which was very nice to have. Again, for the money, you can't go wrong with this lathe and you also have the well respected JET name.

Another Great tool form Jet
I purchased my Jet lathe when it went on sale at Woodworkers warehouse before they closed, And as many other have just for the fun of it I had no jobs line up for it at first but boy it was a great buy. As a starter on the lathe I cant not find one complant with this product. Do you have to weigh it down? well that is all on how much you are turning but when you have to place wood across the supports and toss what every you have that has weight on it. no problem. I have to say for the money Jet did Good on this one. (to any one who is thinking about turning, try it you wont be sorry ) As for your Turning Set besure to shop around the best price is not always the best package. I got my lathe with the Turning chisels and face sheild which in the long run ran me cheaper to get as a package. it may be cheaper for you as well. 4 stars being I got what I paid for.

A good value, "some assembly required"!
The lathe is an execelent value at $399. The manual leaves a lot to be desired. The lathe stand needs to be reinforced. I used four eight foot long 2"x 6" lumber and a bunch of plywood. What to do to make it more stable:
1 Go to the wmhtoolgroup.com website and look up the manual for the 1236's replacement, JWL1442. It will give you much more information than whats in the 1236 manual;
2 Build a shelf on the brackets with two 2x6s;
3 Bolt the bottom of the stand to two 2x6 stringers on the floor with cross bracing between the stringers ;
4 Build up the the sides with plywood;
5 Add weight to the stringers with either sand, cement, or bricks; (There is a photo of the 1236 lathe in R. Raffan's book TURNING WOOD, second edition. It has six bags of concrete on the shelf to stabilize it.)
6 You will need a bunch of 1/4" or 5/16" bolts or lag bolts the fasten all the reinforcements together;

Once you have stiffened up the stand you will have a very good lathe. The motor does not draw enough electrical current to compromise your home's wiring. It also includes a pen making kit including two tools, pen kits, wood, glue, finish, and a book on making pens. You can start turning as soon as you put the lathe together.

Best Under $1000 Lathe
I got this lathe just in time to take advantage of the Thanksgiving Day weekend and had a blast. This is my second lathe, and it is head and shoulders above the earlier one. Solidly built and very heavy. Due to lack of space in my shop, I mounted the lathe to a large bench rather than the included stand, so I had to remove the power switch from the leg of the stand and mount it on the bench leg.

I am amazed at how smooth and quiet this lathe runs. Due to the type of turning I do, I was concerned that the slowest speed was going to be too fast, but the lathe is rock steady spinning a very unbalanced turning blank at the slow speed.

Though the instruction manual could have been clearer, setup was quick, easy, and straight forward.

If I could change anything about this lathe it would be to add a detent to the speed control between the slowest speed and the next faster one. I would also add an electromagnetic power switch for safety and place it in a more convenient location.

Oh, and I split it into two boxes for shipping. Since it was easier for me to pick it up from the freight company than to arrange a delivery time with somone home, I had them hold it at the loading dock for me to pick up. They used a pallet jack to load it onto my truck, and I had to unpack the box to unload it. I was, however, able to lift it up onto the bench alone.

Misleading Ad
I ordered my lathe from the current Toolcrib catalog which offers a bonus which states "Includes a wood turning set, a $99.99 value". This implies that a set of chisels are being offered. Do not believe it. When my order arrived I found a pen turning kit,which was of little value to me. Chisels I needed and had to order a set costing $103.89 .Jet apparently does'nt know the diffence between a set and a kit. Now you do. ... Read more

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• Heavy duty 3/4 horsepower induction motor
• 40 inches between centers for turning spindles
• Extra long tool rest base control handle for easy positioning
• Complete with steel stand for stability and ease of use

Reviews (16)

Best Value
This is a great lathe, and a bargin for the money. All the features you could ask for and more in this price range. Sturdy frame, solid motor, and quality hold-down levers. The ability to rotate the headstock is great, and the ability to slide the headstock down the bed for small work allows you to use large tools with small bowls. With the added arm for the tool rest you can work up close to a bowl without losing the distance the "banjo" or tool rest base usually takes. This allows for a full 7" radius (14" diameter)
Speed adjustment is great (just remember to slow it down before you turn it off so it is set properly for next time!). Spindle lock feature is a nice necessity, and the 24 position segmentation feature is nice as well.
Get this lath - you won't be sorry!

Okay, but problems to know
I have been using this lathe for approximately 1 year and this is what I have found.
I bought the lathe as a first lathe. I was inexperienced and on a budget. With those things in mind, it did well for the first few months. All the items were there, it shipped fast and was not difficult to assemble without assistance from anyone else, though I recommend getting a friend to help with some of the lifting.
I noticed a rattle and some vibration, but it was very minimal and it didn't seem to affect performance. I satisfactorily turned several bowls and a lot of spindle work. The motor gets a lot of bang out of the 3/4 horses. The mobile headstock is very versital. The tool rest is quite good. For a starter lathe it is a nice tool.
Now to the problems.
1) The base is not heavy or rigid enough. That is an easy fix and not a real detractor.
2) The tailstock base does not lock down well enough and I find myself retightening it frequently.
3) The biggest problem now is the constant worsening of the rattling and the vibration it causes, which translates into the spindle and handwheel. It makes it impossible to rechuch anything accurately and vibration is extreme, even with small loads. One of the pulleys is definately mis-machined and has both horizontal and vertical displacement while running. Delta has the pulleys on back order from their overseas supplier. I therefore took it in to the local authorized dealer and have yet to hear back. A wobbley handwheel and spindle movement make turning unenjoyable.

Searching the web and the message boards, I have seen about an even number of people saying they have had no problems as those who have had worse problems than I have. Most seem to revolve around the reeves drive and quality control...Perhaps the overseas manufacture of this lathe is at fault, I don't know.

If Delta could fix the problems with the drive and pulleys, this could be a great mid range lathe. With the mechanical difficulties I am having now with only moderate use (1-2 weekends a month), I could not recommend this lathe unless you test the specific one you are buying to make sure it is in good working order.

No problems!
I purchased my Delta 46-715 lathe from Amazon.com. It and the free goodies that were promised were delivered promptly. This is my first lathe so I have nothing to compare with the Delta but thus far, I've nothing to complain about. Assembly and set-up was easy, the machine works exactly as advertised, it's heavy (and thus stable) and now, I understand why woodturners are always grinning.

Not Pleased with Delta Quality
I'm in the market for lathe. Considered buying the 46-715 due to price and features - and then I remebered my frustration with my Delta machines. My 6" jointer came with a fence that was badly misaligned. Customer service told me to ship it back - not an easy thing to do, especially when it's already been assembled in my shop. Called local repair centers - they said it would be months before they'd be able to get to it. So, I fixed it myself with some shopmade shims. Works fine now. My 14" bandsaw with riser block was so terribly misaligned that my blade popped off the wheels. Sent it back for another. Pain in the neck! Went ahead and ordered table shim kit and upper wheel alignment shims from Iturra Designs knowing that I'd have to use these on the replacement bandsaw. Seems like Delta would fix these problems. So, with this in mind I'll spend the extra money to steer clear of Delta. Sorry Norm.

Many manufacturing and design defects in this lathe...
My neighbor got a Delta 46-715 as a birthday present. After setting it up, he and I were checking it out and discovered that the variable speed mostly didn't work. Total change was perhaps 500 RPM, if that. After a lot of head scratching and several calls to Delta Service (who basically said "ship it back") we figured out that the pulley was binding on the shaft. After taking the whole variable drive assembly apart we found a manufacturing defect on the drive shaft. Fortunately my neighbor has access to a machine shop and we were able to turn the defect out of the shaft and now the lathe changes speed fine. A year later, we decide to take apart the tailstock because the quill was binding. We find that the key way for the quill was completely torn up (it looked as if the key way had been badly cut, then brazed, then recut), that the quill itself was badly out of round, the design for the hand wheel relies on friction alone to turn the quill (just a single set screw pressured against the threads of the spindle bolt), the end of the quill locking bolt was completely out of round, and the mechanical drawing of the tailstock shows a long key holding the quill in place (the correct way to keep a cylinder in a sleeve from rotating) which certainly isn't how the tailstock was manufactured. Basically the entire design is pretty cheap and the manufacturing process that released the parts and assembly was definately defective. It took us a year to notice the tailstock problems because I've mostly been doing facework and have only recently (the last few weeks) been doing a lot of center work. So the tailstock fell apart basically after 3 weeks use or so.

Essentially a lathe only has two parts, the headstock and the tailstock and on this lathe both have had major defects in either manufacturing or design or both. I give this lathe only one star, for ease of assembly. For the price it certainly isn't worth it.

For the record. I bought one of these for light production work on my farm, but I bought it used and got a clean one for very little money. If it gives me too much trouble I can always just scrap it or donate it to a school and take the deduction. I would certainly never buy one of these at retail prices. Spend a little more money and go with any of the other major tool manufacturers.

Some further data is now in. I ordered replacements for the quill and the screw that moves the quill. I was told that both parts were in stock, so I sprang for the next day shipping. The quill arrived the next day, without the screw, which had been backordered. I called the next day and was told the screws would be back in stock and shipped the following Monday (3 days), it's been nearly a month now and I'm still dead in the water. Delta service really bites. I certainly wouldn't buy this product (and, at this point, any Delta product) unless I was forced to. ... Read more

Features

• 410 Pounds
• 1 1/2 HP
• Variable Speed Control
• Cast Iron Head, Bed and Legs
• High/Low Speed Change Lever

Amazon.com Review

Turning is great fun--try it once, and you'll be hooked. This is the perfect lathe to feed your need to turn. Durable cast-iron construction houses a powerful 1/2-horsepower motor with access to six speeds from 500 to 3,700 rpm for a variety of materials. This Midi-Lathe offers a 14-1/2-inch distance between centers, which is perfect for smaller projects such as pens, candlesticks, bowls, and other vessels--but buy the bed extension accessory and you've got yourself a full-size lathe for turning objects as long as 37 inches. Even without the accessory, you get a 3-inch faceplate and a 6-inch cast-iron tool rest. This lathe is a great way for the home woodworker to get into turning--and the nice part is, it's the only lathe you'll ever need to buy. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 2-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 1/2-horsepower induction motor for plenty of turning power
• Six speeds from 500 to 3,700 rpm to match a variety of applications
• All cast-iron construction for provides stability and durability
• Optional extension bed (sold separately) increases capacity to 37 inches

Reviews (4)

Way disappointed
Saw the engineering original of this lathe at a show before initial production units were available. Looked very impressive. Bought one as soon as available. Very disappointed. Made in China and showed it. Drive and center points didn't line up, bearings ground loudly, the tailstock locking handle and belt cover were plastic. Both headstock and tailstock handwheels wobbled which created vibration when running, even after trying to align and tighten them better. I checked a number of other Delta's on display at three different retail stores in my area. All showed the same problems. I returned the Delta and bought a Jet. Wonderful machine in comparison.

Get What You Pay For
The unit was shipped and received as promised. It only took a few minutes to unpack and put everything together, and within the half of an hour I had wood in it and was turning. It is a little underpowered for a lathe (I can stop it with a piece of sandpaper on the wood), but this was expected. I bought it mostly for sanding and small jobs knowing I might have to get another bigger lathe later, but this is a great starter. Well built and stable (especially with the bed extension installed), a very decent quality machine. Considering that you can expect to spend another few hundred dollars on a chuck and some other tools to get started, the low cost of this quality lathe helps ease the burden. If you want to seriously turn large items this is not the correct machine to invest in, but for smaller spindles and sanding it is excellent.

This is my first lathe and the buying decision was difficult. The nightmare with me is always that I will pay for a machine or a tool that doesn't quite do the job and end up with more machines than I wanted. Just realize before you buy this one that there are always trade-offs between cost and purpose. Decide what you want to do first, and if you are doing smaller projects or need a starter machine this is a good one to get.

Great intro lathe
I wanted to get into turning so I couldn't decide between this lathe and the equivalent JET model. The Delta was a tad bit cheaper so I went with it. I would mostly be turning small objects but some long objects so I bought the bed extension.

I must say that I was impressed when I pulled it out of the box. It was simple to set up. It has plenty of power for any project. I only wish that it came with some more chucks. I ended up buying the Talon chuck from Oneway along with some other accessories.

In the end, I couldn't be any happier with this lathe.

Just started turning
Have to be honest and say I have never turned anything. Got the lathe out of the box, fairly simple set up, as that is about all there is to it.

Seems to be operating great, no noise, or vibration. Got the free chisle kit with mine and they are fine for me.

Local store told me not too much difference between the Delta and jet, only the color as far as specs go. However the jet did cost about [$$$] more. The Delta also has more speed, don't know if that will make a difference.

Well see how I did on my purchase, so far so good. Had to get the Delta as I am a die hard Deltaboy and have had good luck with them (Knock on wood). I intend to turn some pens soon. ... Read more

Product Description

A high-quality, heavy-duty cast iron bed wood lathe that we were almost "ordered" by our customers to bring in! this is one of the best package deals we offer. We ask you to compare all of the features and accessories to others on the market. We are confident enough to say this is the best value out there. Call and ask for a reference. ... Read more

Features

• 7 speeds: 500-3070 R.P.M.
• Distance between centers: 40"
• Motor size: 3/4 H.P., single phase, 110V/220V
• Spindle size: 1" x 12 T.P.I. R.H.
• Swing over bed: 14"

Reviews (2)

Not bad for the money
I've had this for two months. Operates okay. Several small things like the recessed spindle head and noise are annoying but workable. The tool rest holder does not come out from the bed anywhere near the capacity of the lathe. The belt is already fraying, probably due to the variable speed pulleys. All in all, for my first lathe, it is a good value. I see a Delta or Jet inverter type in the future as my skills improve, but they are almost 3X the cost. Stay away from the Grizzly accessories. The scrow chuck wobbled very badly and even the faceplate that came with it has runout.

Not so good
Several problems:
Spindle was recessed within headstock (should protrude) so that you can thread on jaws. Had to find a washer with i.d. big enough to fit over spindle but o.d. small enough to fit within headstock and yet thick enough to protrude outside of headstock to allow jaws to tighten against spindle.

The variable speed head doesn't work very well. Had to have an entire headstock mailed to me. It was inoperable as well. Ended up banging the origiinal free. Operates marginally well.

Wouldn't recommend this product. ... Read more

Product Description

There's never been a better time to get into metalworking--or a better price on a professional-quality Grizzly metalworking lathe. The Model G4000 is precision crafted by one of our most trusted factories for superior accuracy and long-lasting dependability. You won't find a better combination of price and performance on a full-featured 9" x 19" lathe anywhere! ... Read more

Features

• Distance between centers: 19"
• Motor: 3/4 HP, 110V
• Range of speeds: 130, 300, 400, 600, 1000, 2000 RPM
• Spindle bore: 3/4"
• Swing over bed: 9"

Product Description

If you need a rugged and durable medium-duty lathe with its own stand, then this Model G8691 is for you. It can handle 40" between centers and up to 14" diameters, perfect for table legs or stair railing posts. ... Read more

Features

• 1/2 H.P., 110V brush type motor
• 14" swing over bed
• 40" between centers
• Includes adjustable tool rest, live center, spur center and 6" face plate
• Shipping weight approx. 70 lbs.

Reviews (2)

Excellent value for money
I'm no expert when it comes to lathes. The only ones I've used before this were when I was at high school. I was not expecting much from this due to the incredibly cheap price, but decided to take a chance. Much to my surprise, it works great! As the previous reviewer has mentioned, it is pretty basic in terms of how you make adjustments etc., but all the features that I need are there. I have just made four table legs which came out great. I don't know how durable the motor is, but I haven't noticed any problems in terms of lack of power. I like the variable speed control.
It comes with a live tail center for spindle turning and a faceplate for bowl turning. You can also get different chucks from the Grizzly website if you want them.

Tage Frid says that the quality of the lathe is less important than the quality of your turning tools. After using this lathe I'd say he is right.

If you want to turn wood for a living, this lathe is not for you. But for occasional use/hobbyists or for beginners not sure whether they'll like wood turning, I wood highly recommend this lathe.

Adequate but basic...
To sum it up, you get what you pay for. I've owned this model for over two years and it works fine for my occasional turning projects. The 1/2 H.P. variable speed motor has proven to be sufficient, it runs smoothly, and offers good power. The bed is made of two pieces of stamped sheet metal, formed in pattern of channel iron. Each piece is turned on edge with the channels facing inward. The tool rest and tail stock slide along the top of the channel and each has a bolt that drops between the two pieces of channel. On the bottom side, the bolt is fed through a flat piece of cast iron and a nut tightens against the flat iron to clamp it to the bed. Needless to say, adjustments are slow and somewhat crude, machining is rough on the cast pieces, edges are sharp... but it works. The 40" capacity is beneficial and even with the stamped steel bed, vibration has not been a problem. Overall, I've found the lathe to be worth the $149 price. ... Read more

Product Description

Without a doubt, this 1/2 HP, all ball bearing lathe beats all the others when it comes to quality and value. If can be used for spindle turning, or the headstock and tool rest can be rotated for convenient faceplate turning. The Model G1067Z offers a full 14" of swing over its precision-ground cast iron bed and 40" between centers â plenty of room for most turning projects. Six speeds, ranging from 600 â 2,100 RPM offers plenty of flexibility. Comes with live center, spur center and faceplate. An extremely versatile machine! ... Read more

Features

• 1/2 H.P. TEFC motor, 1720 R.P.M., 110V, 8 Amps
• 1" x 12 T.P.I. RH spindle
• 14" swing over bed
• 40" between centers
• 6 speeds: 510, 810, 1200, 1630, 2100, and 2800 R.P.M.

Features

• Tubular steel bed and cast-iron headstock and tailstock provide stable operation
• Accurately index every 15? in both inboard and outboard operations
• Hollow head spindle for use with brass center punch-out
• Both CSA certified and CE compliant models available
• Includes 6" (152mm) and 12" (305mm) tool rests, spur center, bearing center, 4" (102mm) faceplate

Features

• 4" face plate, Baldor variable frequency drive and wrenches
• 2HP, 230V single phase, 60hz motor
• 0-3000 Varaible speed
• Spur center, live center, knock-out bar
• 12" tool rest and base

Amazon.com Review

If you're into turning, you'll love this lathe. Its 16-inch steel-bed design is 20 times more torsionally stable than the traditional cast-iron bed, and with 42 inches between centers, it offers all the work room you could want. The head spindle lock is a great design--rugged yet easy to use--and has a 24-division indexer for ornamental work. The cast-iron tool rest is a full 12 inches long, and its base travels smoothly on the ground bed for the widest range of tool placement. Powering the whole thing is the big-name Baldor 1-1/2-horsepower motor and Poly-V belt for maximum torque and minimum vibration. Delta has thought of everything with this model--the steel-tube construction offers additional stability because the feet will accommodate four-by-four lumber for a bigger footprint and safer turning on large workpieces. There are even brackets below the bed so you can add a shelf if you'd like. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• Variable frequency Baldor motor provides three speed ranges from 0 to 3,200 rpm
• Steel bed has 20 times the stiffnes of cast iron beds
• Cast iron head stock for vibration resistance
• Heavy-duty steel legs have built-in shelf mounting brackets and accept 4-by-4 extensions and ballast for more stability

Reviews (5)

Great Lathe for the price
I've had this lathe now for 10 months I have made all kinds of things on it. This machine is a serious work horse. I have not had any problems with it at all. If you are looking for a true value this machine has it all.

Excellent smoothness and stability
I would definately recommend this lathe to anyone but production woodturners. It's very smooth, especially after filling the hollow legs with sand. It has a much beefier spindle than the smaller Delta, which is a major consideration if you are turning larger bowls. As a matter of fact, I bought this lathe after killing the headstock on my smaller delta lathe doing just that. The Baldor motor and DC controls are very nice also.

My only qualm is with the control stalk. Due to it's position, it both picks up dust and is in the firing line for items that shatter while the lathe is at speed. Luckily it seems fairly beefy, as it withstood a large chunk of cherry at 1800 RPMs. Otherwise, this lathe is fantastic for the price. I'm very happy with mine.

Excellent stability and control
I recently upgraded from the Delta 46-700, and there is no comparison. To start with, the stand is very well built, and very rigid. The legs are hollow, and easily filled with sand. The stability was good before, but now I get almost no vibration, even when turning large bowls.

The spindle is also much beefier than the smaller model. I managed to warp the spindle on the 46-700 by turning a large Ash bowl. I doubt I could warp the spindle on this if I bashed it with a sledge.

The DC motor and controls are very good. The only flaw I've seen is that my controls occasionally go into fault mode for no noticeable reason. The only way I've found to clear it is to kill the power and restart it. This only seems to happen with the drive is stopped, so it hasn't been a big problem for me.

This lathe is no toy!!!!!
After buying all the shop equipment I needed to outfit my wood shop I set my thoughts on a lathe. I did research and found one very important factor when choosing a lathe, don't go cheep! I choose the Delta 46-745, and I'm so glad I did. The baldor motor is the finest in the industry, and the control you have over speed is fantastic. The other great feature is low to no vibration, Delta even gives tips on totally eliminating vibration by either, filling
the legs with sand or the ability to use 4x4's to widen the lathes foot print or secure the lathe to the floor. This lathe is both smooth and very powerful, everything is accesable and very easy to setup, all tooling has it's place in the leg tops and the control box is right at eye level.This lathe is now my favorite machine in my shop!! You have to have one of these bad boys!!!!

Nice Lathe but I question the longevity of the Controls
Lathe is very nice and works very well. Fit and finish is good as well as ease of assembly. My concern is that the electronic speed control is mounted where two things can happen:

Debris can damage it because of location if something comes off the lathe.

Dust is going to keep the electronics coated continuously due to location and large vent holes in side of control. ... Read more

Product Description

Need a larger combo machine? One with an awesome 31" between centers and 16 1/2" swing? Then the G9729 is the answer. With great features like magnetic controller and forward/reverse switch, hardened and ground bedways, two motors for extra power and a 4-way turret tool post makes this a real do-it-all machine. Cuts inch and metric threads with ease and includes a built-in milling table with T-slots, a steady rest and a follow rest. Convenient window allows easy verification of drill spindle speeds. An incredible machine at an unbeatable price! ... Read more

Features

• Distance between centers: 31"
• Lathe speed range: 175-1425 RPM
• Mill/drill speed range: 135-1500 RPM
• Swing over bed: 16-1/2"

Product Description

Precision, versatility and high quality in a small package are what you get with our new G0516 Lathe Mill Combo. The 6 speed lathe includes big machine features like a 4-way turret tool post, cuts both metric and inch threads, see-through eye shield, 3/4 HP motor and a 9 3/4" swing. The milling head features its own 1/2 HP variable speed motor, tilting column, MT#3 spindle taper and 8" of vertical travel. It bolts onto the back of the bed and is sturdy and versatile. This is an exceptional value and will make a great addition to any shop. ... Read more

Features

• Distance between centers: 21"
• Lathe motor size (Single-phase, 110V): 3/4 HP
• Lathe spindle bore: 3/4"
• Mill/drill motor size (Single-phase, 110V): 1/2 HP
• Swing: 9-3/4" (lathe), 12 3/4" (mill/drill)

Product Description

New and improved! We took our basic combination Metal Lathe/Milling Machine and increased its capacity and usability. Start with a lathe spindle bore of 3/4" and a longer bed. Then add more change gears, 4" 3-jaw chuck, reversing switch and so much more. This is an excellent machine for anyone, from the beginning machinist to the seasoned machinist. You get a lot of machine in a very small package with the features you need for just about any job! ... Read more

Features

• 4" 3-jaw chuck
• Cuts inch and metric threads
• Distance between centers: 19.2"
• Motor size (single phase 110V): 3/4 H.P.
• Swing over bed: 16-1/2"

Reviews (1)

LET HARRY DO IT.
Just starting up for retirement, alway did maintainace, and
they woulnot let me in machineshop to see how they did it.
so at 53 yr."ima" learning. This little lathe combo is nice.
ONLY PROBLEM IS A HARD SPOT DURING CHUCK TIGHTING AND LOOSING, AND HOPEFULLY , IT WILL CLEAR UP WITH USE. MY SON OF 11 YEARS OF AGE , JUST FINISHED MAKING OUR OWN LATHE GRINDER ,
LIVE CENTER , AND NOW WORKING ON OUR OWN TAPER ATACHMENT.
OH, YEA, IMA TRYING TO LEARN TO TYPE TOO. ... Read more

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• Heavy duty 3/4-hp motor for efficient, powerful operation
• 36 inches between centers for turning spindles
• Maintenance free sealed, lubricated for life ball bearing head spindle
• Extra large tool rest base control handle for easy positioning

Reviews (3)

A good choice for a beginner or a small shop
I've had this lathe for five years, and have now outgrown it. But for a beginner it was easy to set up, has good smooth variable speed control, and its easy to find chucks and accesories for it. If you are just getting started and want a lathe that you will be able to use until you become really serious about turning, this is not a bad choice at all. But a lot of people have had problems with bearings in the first couple of months - so if it does not work well right away, get a new one. Delta has good customer service and support. I have no regrets about this machine at all, and am likely to keep it in the shop for smaller jobs after I have moved up to something bigger.

A little on the wobbly side
This is a good basic lathe. If I didn't get such a good deal on it, I probably would have gone for the JET.

It does have some wobble so be sure to mount it on a sturdy bench, or use the stand and mount it to the floor.

If your an ocassional lather, it should be fine, but if you into serious lathe work, look for a more sturdy tool.

Needs a TEFC Totally Enclosed Fan Motor!

An OK Lathe
I have found this lathe to be pretty functional, but not as good as the JET 12" variable speed lathe that my brother just purchased. For the $, the Jet is a better buy -- heavier, nicer finish, and has less wobble than the Delta lathe. I wish I had purchased the Jet.. ... Read more

Product Description

A 16" swing lathe for less than $6000.00--unheard of! Due to our incredible connections overseas and our large purchasing power, we are able to bring you this excellent 16" x 40" lathe at a price that allows you to spend the money left over on a mill. ... Read more

Features

• Distance between centers: 40"
• Motor size (2 speed, 3-phase, 220/440V): 3.8-4.5 HP
• Speed range: 45-1800 RPM
• Spindle size/type: D1-6 camlock
• Swing over bed: 16"

Product Description

This is one of the most accurate toolroom lathes on the market today. The hard chromed spindle is mounted in high precision angular contact ball bearings that are preloaded to give a run out error that's difficult to measure! The full contact bearing surfaces on the carriage and tailstock maximize rigidity and produce incredible finishes time after time. These bearing surfaces are coated with Turcite-B and the slides are made of hardened tool steel for minimum wear and maximum life! Also features: 18" distance between centers: 1"-8TPI lead screw; 5-C inside spindle nose taper; 4° outside; 1-1/4" spindle bore; MT#2 tailstock barrel taper; 3-3/4" tailstock barrel travel; 3" compound travel; 6" cross slide travel; 36 @ 11-108TPI range of threads (inches); 36 @ .275-2.7mm range of threads (metric); overall dimensions of 72" length x 30" depth x 66" height; 1-piece cast iron headstock; induction hardened tool steel bedways; digital readout on speed control; automatic spindle break; coolant system; dovetail guide ways; pressurized lubrication; 5HP Yaskawa inverter; quick change collet closer; 6" 3-jaw chuck with fixture plate; 6" 4-jaw chuck with fixture plate; 7" pace plate; chip and coolant shield; threaded positive stops; 4 position automatic indexing turret; steady rest; auto threading stop; built-in tool compartment; emergency stop; halogen work lamp; approximate shipping weight of 2530 lbs. ... Read more

Features

• Speed range: Infinitely variable, 0-4000 RPM
• Coolant motor size: 1/8 HP, 220V, 3-phase
• Feed motor size: 1/2" HP, 220V, 3-phase
• Spindle motor size: 5 HP, 220V, 3-phase
• Swing: 11" over bed; 9" over saddle; 6" over cross-slide

Product Description

This fully equipped, heavy-duty floor lathe will handle just about anything you can throw at it. Features like extra wide 10 1/4" bedway, coolant system with splash guard, foot brake and interlocked feed rod and leadscrew, not to mention all the standard accessories that come with this machine, will turn your shop into a real profit center. Check out all the features and specifications and then look at the price again and you'll agree, this is one machine that's tough to beat! Other features include: 10-1/4" bed width; 1-1/2" spindle bore: D1-4 Camlock spindle nose: MT#5 spindle nose taper; 7" cross slide travel; 3-1/2" compound travel; MT#3 tailstock barrel taper; 4-5/8" tailstock barrel travel; 40 longitudinal and cross feeds; 0.0012"-0.0294" range of longitudinal feed; 0.0006"-0.0147" range of cross feeds; 4-112TPI inch threads; 22 metric threads; 0.45-7.5mm range of metric threads; 8TPI leadscrew; 3/4" feed rod diameter; overall dimensions of 45" height x 80" length x 29-1/2" width; foot brake; hardened and ground gears in headstock; induction hardened bedways; jog button and emergency stop; 6" 3-jaw chuck with two piece jaws; 8" 4-jaw chuck; 12" face plate; steady rest/follow rest; 4-way turret tool post; MT#3 dead center; coolant system with back splash; micrometer carriage stop; inch/metric dials; threading dial; mounted light; approximate shipping weight of 2491 lbs. ... Read more

Features

• One piece cast iron stand
• Swing: 14" over bed; 20" over gap; 8-1/2" over saddle
• Motor: 3 HP, 220V, single-phase, 60Hz, 1725 RPM
• 12 speeds: 40-1800 RPM
• Distance between centers: 40"

Product Description

This metal lathe is an incredible value. Produced with precision slides and ways, the G4002 will keep up with the most demanding machining job! ... Read more

Features

• Distance between centers: 24"
• Nine spindle speeds - ranging from 70 to 1,400 RPM
• Spindle bore: 1-7/16"
• Spindle: Cam Lock D1-4
• Swing over bed: 12"