Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - No. 277

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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:	8"
Submitted By:	Dave Peters

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No. 277
Date of Manufacturer:	1930ish
Serial Number:	None
Last Updated	1/26/2013 6:26:31 PM

Comments:

Found at the local ReStore for 7 bucks. Headstock only. No other parts were with it, although the headstock was offered for sale by itself, according to the 1930 catalog (No. 280 headstock). Interesting to note that the sticker says "Delta Manufacturing Co." The other two examples of this machine on the site have "Delta Specialty Co." stickers. Note that these earliest lathes did not have threaded arbors. Faceplates and centers attached via setscrew. (You can't tell from my pictures, but both ends of the arbor have flats in them)

Photo 1:

Comments: Raised Delta cast on outside. VSL 1 is cast underneath.
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Photo 2:

Comments: Delta Mfg.Co. Sticker
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Comments: Pulley is on backwards from how pictured in catalog
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Comments: Lathe bed is bolted to those holes.
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Comments: Makes an interesting display piece
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