Does anyone know the weight and footprint dimensions (length and width) for the old Rockwell/Delta 46-111 wood lathe, the one with the cast iron stand?
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Footprint Dimensions for Old Delta 46-111 Lathe
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Quick Internet search doesn't yield anything. I think your best bet is to ask someone who owns one to measure it. If I had to guess, maybe 40 inches long and 42 inches high from a photo standpoint??
Without a stand, it should be about 12” wide, about 42” long, and weigh about 100 lbs.
I had an older Rockwell Delta Homecraft that had the same stand. Gave the lathe to a fellow I was mentoring during Covid in 2020 but still have the stand. I saw a photo at Old Woodworking Machines for the 46-111 and it looks the same as far as the cast iron legs. The pine planks could be a different length. The footprint for the one I have is 43” x 19”.
To change the position of the belt in order to change the speed of the 46-111 lathe, do you have to remove the spindle pulley or do you have to remove the motor? Which method is easiest to disassemble and reassemble?
What’s the best way to change the position of the belt in order to change the speed of the 46-111 lathe, do you have to remove the spindle pulley or do you have to unscrew the motor in order to lift it up? Which method is easiest to disassemble and reassemble?
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The easiest is having the motor on a hinged plate. Swing the motor up move the belts. The weight of the motor applies sufficient pressure to drive heavy work without slipping. A lot of these lathes and similar have the hinged plate.
Also becomes a safety feature in that belt can slip iif something goes wrong in a big way.
The plates are easy to add. They are easy to make too.
Another tip for general belt changing is move to the smaller pulley first whether it be top or bottom this makes it easier to move to the larger pulley.
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