Delta 46 715 price. 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. 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. Each lathe was put through a series of tests including starting rpm rpm w resistance speed loss and torque tests.
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. These modifications eliminated the earlier problems most of which were discussed in the earlier amazon reviews. I purchased a delta 46 715 wood lathe for 150 including the delta chisels. Delta no longer supports the 46 715 pulley system.
The delta parts site says that one. The spindle pulley and motor drive pulley. I know nothing about lathes but was asked to help get a sense of price and couldnt find any comparables for sale. Powerful and easy to use the delta 12 12 in.
Some of these parts are no longer available. Then i got a strange clunking sound from the head stock unit. My experience is that the motor pulley was the main problem child failing frequently. Type 2 is the key to buying one.
The only thing missing are the pulleys on the main lathe shaft shaft. However i also learned that the delta 46 715 had been modified and is referred to at delta as the 46 715 type 2. The price would be 168. I have dismantled my delta wood lathe 46 715 and will sell it by the piece or a package.
Ten years ago the price was around 30. These pulleys are called reeves drives and they enable the operator to variably change the speed of the lathe while its running. The 2012 tool guide editors went on a search for the heavy duty benchtop lathes to look for in 2012. Hes 94 years young and has decided its time to sell this.
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. I have pulleys on the motor shaft. My reeves drive story. Discussion in woodturning discussion forum started by dave olson.
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. The deciding factor in my decision making process was amazons sale price of 34200. The delta 46 715 lathe is a beast with over 300 pounds of woodturning machine. Hello turners a close family friend has a delta 46 715 with an ironbed 1440 stand.
One of the driven reeves drive pullies was severely cracked at the flange. It includes a speed range of 450 to 600 rpm. Assuming this is in good condition it appears to be it runs fine can anyone provide a fair value to ask for this.