Hi All Just a note to let you all know that I have some Boston change gears that are correct for a Dalton lathe. I would like to sell the set first but if no...
Ops I ment to say you would need a 44 tooth not a 40 to have a complete set. Also these gears fit a Lot 2 3 4 and 5 lathe ... gears ... some ... pitch...
Hi All Well Scott's 1914 lathe sold yesterday. I have emailed the new owner and welcomed him to the Dalton gang. I was surprised that the lathe sold for that...
Hi guys, The website attracted quite a find yesterday. John Callin of Castaic, CA, contacted me to say he has a Dalton Combination machine, marked Lot 1 Number...
Hi all Seams we have a Dalton for sale on the English ebay site. Check it out as it has some rather odd features. I have emaild the seller so we will see if...
After looking at the pictures again I can tell that this is a Lot 2 or Lot 3 lathe. Note were the left hand lead screw mount is secured to the bed. This is...
Hi back again I believe now that this is a lot 2 lathe. Note the way the lead screw shift lever is on the head stock. This shifter is a sring loaded knob that...
I have tried to post threee times. I belong to 2 other Yahoo groups and have had no problems posting. Let's see if it works this time. John Callin, combo...
... groups ... Cool, it works. I'm John Callin. That's my machine on Oldarn. I got it from a friends estate. I tried to buy it when he was alive, but he...
That's my machine on the oldarn site. I bought it from a friends estate a coupla years ago. I'm still trying to get it set up and running right. The chain...
Hi John and welcome to the group. If you check out Tony Griffith's site in England you will find a bunch of images from original Dalton combination machine...
I found this group and oldarn through Tony's site in England. I've copied the pictures, etc. and have them next to the machine. What became of the other...
Hi John I don't know what happened to the machine in Sutherlin as we did not stay for its auction time. The lathe was in very poor shape and having the 8 or...
Hi all John Brody emailed me with questions about a Dalton he has. He sent me some email pictures and I put them up on my Flicker photo site. If you go to...
Hi All Just an update on Johns lathe. It seams that the lathe has had custom spindle bearings and a custom or modified spindle from another lathe (probably...
Speaking of Spindle Oilers, does anyone know where I can get replacements. One of my oilers has a missing cap. ALso, are they pressed in or screwed in Ron...
As to spindle oilier on a B-4 Lot 2 3 4 and 5 The oilier are a thin walled tube that has a rolled edge on the top and then they are pressed into a drilled hole...
Hi all Ya the lathe is a lot 4 serial number 4277 Turk ... From: Jim Bonner To: daltonlathes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7:41 PM Subject:...
Hi, I'm new here. My name is Wes and I am looking at purchasing this lathe to replace a little mini lathe I currently own. I joined your site to learn about...
-Hi Wes OK to Daltons. The Lot 2 3 4 and 5 lathes were aimed at the home shop market. Lot 6 and 8 lathes were for business use. The Lot 4 lathe you are...
i have a b4 lathe with original overhead shaft system which i want to set up wondering if anyone could help by way of diagram or photo; s showing drive shaft...
Hi Daren In the South Bend how to run a lathe there is a setup showing an overhead line shaft drive system. If you don't have a copy of this they are always...
Dennis, Thank you for taking the time to respond so thoroughly to my inquiry. I checked the lathe out with your tips in mind and was pleasantly surprised how...
Hi Wes No problem with a drive as I have helped Andy setup one. Check out his web site and look for Andy Sargents lathe. I may have some standards for you...