May 9, 20179 yr comment_108907 I am looking at two different lathes. I am looking at the Delta 46-460 and the Rikon 70-220VS. They both have 12.5 swing over the bed, 1hp motor, 5 year warranty, same price and same speed ranges. The Rikon can turn a 20 inch spindle and I think the Delta is only 16 inches. I would like to hear the good and bad from anybody that has experience with one of these lathes. I am leaning toward the Rikon because it is a little longer. Report
May 9, 20179 yr comment_108918 has Delta improved their CS and part availability??? unless the answer is an astounding yes... I'd steer clear of them... Report
May 9, 20179 yr comment_108919 Delta was the biggest and baddest when I bought mine. Given your observations and I was looking to buy today? I would probably go with the Rikon since Delta seems to not have a well defined business plan. Don't get me wrong the Delta 46-460 is a great lathe and I have had great success with mine until Mother Nature thought she needed to get involved. Mine is up and running with parts purchased through Delta/Biesemeyer. Report
May 10, 20179 yr comment_109013 16 OR 20'' IS A MITE SHORT. BOUGHT A 42'' GRIZ YEARS AGO, VSPEED, ONLY PROBLEM, KANT STAY ON IT FER BUILDING OTHER STUFF, etc., etc., .. HAVE SPENT MANY, MANY ENJOYABLE HOURS. COWBOY HAT FOR PECAN, OLTIME KERSEN LAMPS, BALL BATS FOR LITTLE KIDS N NEIGHBORHOOD, FINALS FOR BED POST,, etc., etc... BTW, DONT SPEND BIG $$$ FOR CHISELS. I HAVE COUPLE I ADAPTED FROM OTHER THINGS. HARBOR FREIGHT IS REASONABLE, JUST REMEMBER THEY ARE METAL W/ WOODEN HANDEL, YOU KEEP'M SHARP GOOD LUCK. Report
May 13, 20179 yr Author Popular Post comment_109436 I got the lathe today. I went with the Rikon 70-220vsr. Woodcraft had them for $100 off. Got it put together and on the bench. It is very solid, smooth and quiet. I think I will leave the old Jet set up with my buffing system. I don't have time to make anything tonight. I will give it a try tomorrow. Report
May 13, 20179 yr comment_109453 Looks good. Hope you enjoy it, I am looking forward to what you make with it Report
May 14, 20179 yr Author comment_109473 3 hours ago, Chips N Dust said: Looks good. Hope you enjoy it, I am looking forward to what you make with it Don't look too forward to it I am not that good. I can make nice pens and things like that but larger things like bowls are all new to me. Report
May 15, 20179 yr comment_109602 Sweet...good choice for what I know. I do think Rikon makes some great products for the price point regardless of the tool. Report
May 15, 20179 yr Author comment_109605 11 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said: Sweet...good choice for what I know. I do think Rikon makes some great products for the price point regardless of the tool. From what I have been reading they have excellent customer service too. Report
May 15, 20179 yr Author Popular Post comment_109606 I turned a seam ripper today. I tried turning a bowl but am having trouble with the chuck not holding the wood. I made a new thread for that. Report
May 17, 20179 yr comment_109716 I like your choice for the lathe. Nice looking seam ripper!! Great Job!! Report
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