LOML has seen one at HD and is considering it as an early birthday gift. Should I give her the go ahead? I could be turning by Friday.
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LOML has seen one at HD and is considering it as an early birthday gift. Should I give her the go ahead? I could be turning by Friday.From the "deep south" part of Canada
Richard in Smithville
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It is not a bad little unit. The belts are easier to access to change speeds than the Jet non-VS, but you're still gonna wish you had sucked it up and got a VS unit. The indexing feature on the Jet is also nice, whereas the Delta doesn't have one, but most turners won't need that feature.
I cannot remember if the spindles on the Delta are Morse #1 or #2. If they are #1, you might consider a different unit, as Morse #2 tooling you may buy down the road most likely would be migratable if you upgrade to a bigger or more featured lathe, but #1 tooling will most likely not be compatible.
I am also pretty sure that the model you show is discontinued. This may not really be a concern to you, though. -
I have one, and I like it a lot. Mine's a #2.online at http://www.theFrankes.com
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What is the model #?You don't need a parachute to skydive, you only need a parachute to skydive twice.Comment
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online at http://www.theFrankes.com
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I have one, I use to turn pens and some other small spindle type projects. It does have the #2 Morse taper. It is a good bigners Lathe..
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Thanks guys. I realize that Delta has discontinued this model but that doesn't really bother me( I bought one of the last BT3100's) . As long as I won't be finding myself longing for a better lathe with in the first year or so.From the "deep south" part of Canada
Richard in Smithville
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Richard
I don't have this lathe but I do have one with a #2 morse taper and it work fine for Me
and it gives You an in on little money to get Your skills up. Bill5 OUT OF 4 PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND FRACTIONS.Comment
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