The Delta 930 Wood Lathe was an 11″ 4-Speed lathe was also known as the Double-Duty Lathe Unit and was an ideal tool for all serious craftsmen. It was compact, portable, convenient and efficient, and was especially adaptable for industrial training classes, where its moderate price enabled the installation of enough machines to accommodate the largest classes, at a fraction of the cost of a few larger machines. Speeds 900; 1,400; 2,200 and 3,400 R.P.M.
For general woodworking shops of all kinds no better machine had ever been offered. The Delta 950 unit consisted of the No. 930 Double-Duty Lathe, mounted on the No. 947 Lathe Stand. Legs were of heavy cast iron, with ledge for shelf under the top. Bench top and motor shelf were made of clear fir, oiled and varnished. For this unit the No. 900 1/2 H. P. Repulsion – Induction motor was recommended.
The parts that were included with the No. 930 Double Duty Lathe are listed below as are the 1937 prices.
Delta 930 Wood Lathe Features
No. 950 Lathe Unit Included:
No. 930 Double Duty 11·1n. Speed La the …… $28.95
No. 947 Lathe Stand with Legs and Bolts …. $19.85
No. 588 V-Belt …. $1.10
No. 932 four-speed motor pulley (1.2″ bore)…. $1.25
No. 945 Lathe Legs only, no bolts
No. 947 Lathe Stand complete with Legs, Top, Shelf and full set of bolts, ready for assembly
No. 854 Switch Rod used with this unit.
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