Delta LA200 Shopmaster 16" Steel Bed Lathe 230-Volt, 2 HP Motor

This all-new class of Delta wood lathe has mini-lathe styling with the ability to grow for spindle turning.

From the Manufacturer:
This all-new class of wood lathe has mini-lathe styling with the ability to grow for spindle turning. The Midi-lathe comes standard with a 1/2-horsepower induction motor for smooth, powerful operation. The headstock turns at one of six speeds from 500 to 3,700 rpm for a variety of turning applications. The headstock and tailstock both have #2 Morse tapers for use with standard centers. Perfect for turning miniatures, furniture parts, and other projects. A swing of 10 inches over the bed allows turning larger diameter projects like bowls.

The standard machine can turn spindles up to 14-1/2 inches long but an optional bed extension (sold separately) allows turning spindles as long as 37 inches. Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories. Includes midi-lathe, spur center, 3-inch face plate, tool rest, knock-out bar, wrenches, and instruction manual.

Customer Reviews
Great value - quality machine, March 23, 2006
Reviewer: J. Mackura (Santa Rosa, CA USA)
This is my first lathe so I don't have much to compare it with. The price was reasonable and I feel that I got the quality I paid for. Very solid and heavy. Runs smoothly and has all the capacity I need for now. The fact that it has an available extension bed is nice, although I do not have a need for it right now.

The only complaint so far is the tailstock which slips slightly when the live center is pushed into the stock. I have to push very hard on the locking lever to get it to stay put. With alittle adjustment of the lever bolt, I can usually get it to stay in place. This is the only improvement I think is necessary on a lathe of this category.

All in all... you won't go wrong with this lathe. It is a very nice starter lathe that works great for both spindle and small bowl turning.

Solid beginer lathe, November 16, 2004
Reviewer: Dusty (wetter washington)
Been making sawdust for years, but hadn't turned anything in 40+ years. This is certainly not a pro lathe. But for light turning it's very solid. Good speed range, solid feel.