Delta 1460 12″ Lathe
December 19, 2008 – 12:35 pmThis lathe is a dream come true for me. Well known as being the best in it’s class I’ve been looking for one for a long time. I’ve seen a bunch of them but none within my very tight budget range. Until this came along. The machine is VERY complete and is in running condition. Single phase, original planks on the stand, original switch rod and switch.
I am looking for the optional compound rest cross-slide attachment for this lathe.
11 Responses to “Delta 1460 12″ Lathe”
I recently bought 1460-12 lathe. I cleaned it up and repainted it. It had some vibration…and suspecting it was the belt, I replaced it with a link belt. Now I can stand a nickle on end on the frame and it will remain standing when turning on the lathe.
I lost the cap that covers the headstock when bringing home in my trailer! Can you remove the drive chuck from the tailhead? I have tried several things, but cannot get it out. It is my understanding that it is a morse taper….Max
By Max L. Heflin on Jan 13, 2009
Max,
The old belt was probably dried out and formed into an oval. Glad the link belt fixed that. As far as the tail stock, to eject whatever center you have in there just retract the quill all the way back - near the end of it’s travel it will pop out whatever is in the taper. Let me know if that works.
Luke
By Luke on Jan 13, 2009
Thanks for the reply. You spoke of getting the cap center out of the TAILSTOCK. My tailstock is the Old Style Tailstock. Mine has a live center, that screws in, and it works okay, but if the wood touches the stationary part of the tailstock quill it get hot…though a little oil takes care of it. Can I change mine to a morse taper, so that I can install a sealed bearing center?
What about getting the spur center out of the drive shaft on the HEADSTOCK?
By Max L. Heflin on Jan 13, 2009
Mark,
Like I said, I’m pretty sure your tailstock and headstock are both MT. To eject whatever type of center you have in your tailstock (doesn’t matter) just turn the tailstock handwheel to retract the quill all the back. The center will bottom out and eject.
To remove a center from the headstock spindle you need rod called a knockout tool. Your headstock spindle is hollow so you use a long steel rod and put it in on the outboard side of the headstock then use a mallet to tap it - eventually the center will pop out. Best to have something there on the bed to catch the center so it doesn’t get damaged when it comes out.
Luke
By Luke on Jan 13, 2009
Luke, Thanks for the information. I am anxious to get down to my shop and apply your suggestions……..Max
By Max L. Heflin on Jan 13, 2009
I believe I have the cross-slide you’re looking for. Doesn’t fit my Walker Turner.
By gary on Jan 30, 2009
Gary,
Sweet! I’ve sent you an email to discuss.
By Luke on Jan 30, 2009
I have a Delta 1460 lathe that is almost 100%complete. I need a Delta 1460 tool rest. It has a squirrelly designed toolholder post. The post (of the tool rest) is half round with left and right 45 degree cuts with a 3/16″ x 1/4″ key way at the 12 o’clock position. Why would anyone design such a complex arrangement for such a simple use is beyond me. If someome has one for sale please send price and photos on first response. I sure don’t want try spend
the time makeing one. HR
By Harvey Russell on Feb 22, 2009
Harvey,
Your tool rest has either been modified or is not original. The posts for that lathe are 100% round.
By Luke on Feb 23, 2009
I have a DeWalt GE Radial Arm saw with foot pedal, it cam from a downsizing manufacturing facility.
I am a liquidator and am looking to sell it.
If anyone is interested, please send me an email @ amelia@waste-not.com
thanks
amelia
By Amelia on Feb 27, 2009
I have a Rockwell Delta 1460, 1967 model. I have both wood and metal working tool holders. I have partially restored the lathe but physically am not able to complete the job. There are many tools that go with the deal. I hope to get somewhere around $1000 for everything. I have photos. Email me at: sharkfiter@comcast,net and I will send the photos. Location is south Florida.
By Harvey Russell on Jan 31, 2010