bradleyheathhays
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Ran across this older Craftsman lathe for cheap so I went ahead and picked it up figuring I can just sell it if it's not worth fixing. I've got a Delta 46-460 with extension on the way but happened to find this one while I was waiting for it to get here. The Craftsman can turn 15" regular and 20" I guess on the reverse side, w/ a 38" spindle length while the Delta only turns 12 1/2 " w/ a 42" spindle. Both have a dial for continuous speed adjustment, CM 400-2000 and Delta 250-4000, with the Delta having reverse.
Questions is...is the CM worth the extra 2 1/2" turning diameter while giving up reverse, but saving about $500 after refurbishing?
What needs replacing on the CM is the tail stock mount as it's very dulled and probably the motor bearings. Hopefully I can post this vid. Is that a bad bearing I'm hearing?
Questions is...is the CM worth the extra 2 1/2" turning diameter while giving up reverse, but saving about $500 after refurbishing?
What needs replacing on the CM is the tail stock mount as it's very dulled and probably the motor bearings. Hopefully I can post this vid. Is that a bad bearing I'm hearing?
