Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - Model 1460

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl.
Milwaukee, WI; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Steven Marshall

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 1460
Date of Manufacturer:	early 1944
Serial Number:	31-2433
Last Updated	2/25/2017 9:20:32 PM

Comments:

As a former wood shop teacher I really dislike seeing wood shops closed and their assets liquidated, and it is this reason that I had mixed feelings when I acquired this machine. I won’t bore any one with the details of how much I paid…. But let’s just say my wife advised that if I really wanted the machine I should place a reasonable bid, my answer was … it isn’t a deal unless it’s a steal. It was for that reason that I was quite surprised when I received the call that I Was the highest bidder (by 4 cents I was told). Long story short, it appears to be a great old machine built in early 1944, as indicated by the serial number and supported by the opening date of the school that I removed it from.
The pictures provided here are of the machine pretty much as bought (sight unseen) with the headstock disassembled before the new bearings were installed. The motor is a three phase and will have to (reluctantly) be replaced with a single phase. Take note of the “extras” that were included in the sale in photo #4. I will post pictures when the rebuild is complete. Don’t expect to see any new paint… a detail that I never seem to get to.

Photo 1:

Comments: Striped and ready for rebuild.
Source: My Nikon

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Photo 2:

Comments: Late with the addition of a sliding jack shaft assembly and an outboard bed extension.
Source: My Nikon

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Photo 3:

Comments: Delta Milwaukee tag
Source: My Nikon

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Photo 4:

Comments: A few striped parts and Lots of extras that were included in the sale.
Source: My Nikon

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Comments: Orginal 3/4 hp 1725 3 phase motor, a shame to replace.
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Comments: Serial # tag
Source: My Nikon

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