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...
I using what I think is the orginal GE Motor. Are you thinkin of using the varaible speed motor to control the longitudial feed. If so this is what I did ...
I had the option of having the my Dalton set up for variable speed for free but turned it down. Both the motor and a separate controller for the drive. I like...
Hi fella's. Im new to the dalton owners group, and the computer. I,ve been reading the chat group and Ebay. I see people selling these Daltons for $1500. This...
Hi Brian As to the one that sold for $1500. That lathe sold to a guy in California that is a motor cycle nut and hand not a clue as to what the that lathe was...
Brian Dennis has got it right, but, of course, so do you ;-} We do NOT control the value of our lathes -- while we might be able to refuse to sell them for...
-I have to agree with Dennis (wow that hurts) As I have said before, I have both a 1940 South Bend and the Dalton. I can still get parts for the South Bend...
Hey Gang, I have to agree with Brian AND Dennis. I'm way too attached to my Dalton to sell it for less than that. I don't expect to though. Nor plan to for...
...cuz I'm too embarrassed to say :+. Anyway, can someone tell me about the different swings on these lathes. I was of the impression that there was a model...
Hi Chrism Yes a Dalton B-4 has a swing of 7 1/4 inches. These are the Lot 2 3 4 and Lot 5 lathes. A B-6 Dalton has a swing of 8 1/2 inches and is known as...
Hi All Just to let you know Dirty Harry found another overhead drive Dalton. This is a Lot 5 with the next to the newest serial number. Beware of this machine...
If you have not yet registered your Dalton please go to Andy's site http://oldarn.com/dalton/ and REGISTER YOUR LATHE. Andy keeps a record on his web site...
Hiya folks. I've been looking around for a dirt cheap metal lathe for some time... I knew there was one sitting in my dad's barn he never uses, but I hate to...
Welcome to the Dalton group. Your lathe was built in 1913 and was the second model Hubert built. Your Lot 3 is number 5 in our search for the elusive Dalton's....
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