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Default Delta/Rockwell 46-450 Lathe

On Feb 10, 5:45*pm, "James" wrote:
Hi Group, What's your opinion of this lathe? How does it compare to a
new one? I'm looking at bowl turning and the price is pretty good.
Thanks, Jim
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Well I use a 46-460 of 1960s vintage and it serves me well. I have EVS
on it so I can get the lower speeds and outboard access allows me to
turn a 22" bowl. There are still some spares available from Delta if
you can figure out their crazy web site. Bearings are readily
available for about $15 each from any good bearing shop. I looked at
newer and bigger and more expensive (mine was $800 with chucks and
tools and EVS)
but all that I tried out just didn't add anything extra to my turning
abilities or lack thereof. :-) If the price is right go for it.