Can anyone identify this lathe?

Bad pic you should try again.
Bob

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There we go!

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any idea how old it is?

If the bed is made of cast iron, it could also be an old craftsman. My Dad had one that looked like this and it was as solid as a rock. I’m not a lathe expert, but I believe the lathes with the cast iron beds, rather than the tube types, are sturdier. I would pay $200 to have that old lathe back.

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I’m guessing Oliver.

Bob

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I’m not sure how old it is. But it is VERY solid. The bed and legs are cast iron. He says he is fairly certain it is a Delta but that is all he knows.

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Looks like a Delta from the leg castings. I had a Rockwell lathe
with the same castings and it was very similar to this lathe.

Check the tool rest to make sure it lines up parallel to the work.

On my lathe the fit and finish wasn’t so great and the tool rest was
a little crooked.

It’s a decent lathe for spindle turning and other light work.

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Would it be OK for turning bowls?

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Yes for bowls . No for big, crazy, unbalanced burls and other
outrageous forms.

I have a bunch of 6” faceplates for this 8 TPI lathes…
if you need some they are for sale.

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Scott, with a light frame like that one appears to be you would need to control the vibration. Either fix it to the floor or put some heavy items on it.

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Like a couple of sandbags or something?

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Sandbags are a great idea. i built a platform in the bottom of my lathe & filled it with hardwood blanks that I will one day use for turning.

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