The No. 930 Delta 11″ Lathe Unit represented the most versatile unit ever offered at such a low price. Fitted with a countershaft and driven by No. 900 motor, eight speeds are available: 300, 450. 700, 900, 1,100, 1,400, 2,200 and 3,400 R .P.M. This means that the lathe was suitable for a wide range of work besides woodworking including metal spinning.
The slower speeds could be used not only for very heavy faceplate work, as in pattern making. but. when the No. 965 slide rest was added, the lathe turned into a practical machine for light work in metal. Practically everything in the way of lathe work with the exception of screw cutting could be done on a lathe of this type.
It was be found to perform as well as a standard tool room speed lathe, due to its exceptionally rigid bed and accurate construction. Had setover tailstock for accurate alignment of centers.
The No. 952 Lathe Unit included:
No. 930 Double Duty 11″ Lathe
No. 947 Lathe Stand, complete
No. 588 V-Belt
No. 932 four-speed motor pulley, 3/4″ bore
No. 928 Countershaft Unit includes 2-No. 270 Hangers, 1-No. 5800 V-pulley w/3/4″ bore, 1-No. 5500 V-pulley w/3/4″ bore, 1-No. 5275 V-pully w/1/2″ bore, 2-No. 374 collars, 1-No. 378 Countershaft, and 1-No. 355 V-belt.
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