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...
Another Dalton listed on e-bay metal lathe "dalton six" antique beauty early 1900's !! Item number: 330056241444 Dirty Harry pulled his orginal listing and...
Hi Ron Yes I had been in contact with Herb but he is not the owner of the lathe he only sells on eBay. The owner never set any kind of a price on the lathe...
Hi, Today I purchased a Dalton B4 lathe, lot 4, S/N 2742, with a 36" bed. After I sort out, or figure out what all of the pieces are, I'll take some pictures...
I had been watching that as well and was really curious when it was relisted what they were thinking. For the money the owner is asking now, there are a lot...
Hi All Well I have stopped crying for now so I thought I would let everyone know that Brian has made the score of the century. I will post one of Brian's...
My lathe doesn't have a chip tray and I was wondering if anyone has the dimensions or maybe even a drawing of what one looked like. Just a basic size of the...
Hi Larry and all You guys that would like to have a chip tray I have a source for getting them made up for us. All I will need is a list of guys that wont...
Hey Dennis You say you have samples of these chip trays. Can you post some pictures as well as overall dimensions I'm currently using the bottom half of an...
Hi Ron Actually I dont have any pictures but they will not be distinguishable from the originals. Turk ... From: Ron Peeler To: daltonlathes@yahoogroups.com ...
Dennis, I had forgotten that you mentioned the chip trays earlier. I for one, am interested. How much do you think they will cost? Oh, and shipping might be...
Is there anyone interested in the drip pans? I too would be interested, depending on the cost and shipping. When could these be made if we were to go ahead...
What kind of motor's are you using on your lathe. Are you using the original motor or some kind of variable speed hook-up? I was thinking about using a...
Hi Larry, I for one prefer a variable speed setup,ala a countershaft.If you look in the photos section, you can see one in dkirk_4, and in jmbonner. Jim...
Hi All I had nothing to do this morning so I posted some pictures of John Glands 1915 B-4 Lot 4 serial number 2270. For you guys that are looking for a drive...
Dennis, Does John Gland's motor and countershaft rely on its weight pivoted back to apply pressure to the belt or is there a fixed arm locking the belt tension...
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