Another old one finds a home

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Rodm1

Aluminum

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Nov 27, 2015

Location

Amish Country, U.S.A.

• Aug 30, 2017

• #1

Not sure where to post this, but having spent time in this forum, figured it may be fair game for lathe lovers in general.
Just acquired a 11" Delta / Rockwell from mid 50"s. Although i have my hands full with a 1928 Wide 9", the price and updates were too much to pass up.
Large graduated dials, graduated tailstock, Adjustable speed, 5c collets,
L-00 spindle, 1-3/8" spindle bore, ect. While the 1928 Southbernd is near and dear to my heart, this one couldn't be ignored for the price. I seem to have a penchant for rare birds, as info is seriously limited on this one. Any help on info is greatly appreciated.

 

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JohnEvans

Titanium

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Sep 23, 2009

Location

Phoenix,AZ

• Aug 30, 2017

• #2

Try this on for size.
http://www.lathes.co.uk/delta metal/page2.html

 

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iwananew10K

Diamond

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Sep 12, 2010

Location

moscow,ohio

• Aug 31, 2017

• #3

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/698/17153.pdf

Slight difference in the variable drive but otherwise the same...if you join the yahoo Rockwell/Delta group I believe there is a scan of the hand crank style variable speed unit.

 

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Rodm1

Aluminum

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Nov 27, 2015

Location

Amish Country, U.S.A.

• Aug 31, 2017

• #4

Thanks guys. Uk.lathes has a 1 page article that is some to be desired for technical details. Vintage machinery had a sales flyer and a actual full catalog.
I could not find a forum. Saw different references to Yahoo group. The bulk of info is on woodworking lathes and equipment.
These lathes do seem extremely similar to early Clausings.

 

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iwananew10K

Diamond

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Sep 12, 2010

Location

moscow,ohio

• Aug 31, 2017

• #5

Yahoo! Groups

 

M.B. Naegle

Diamond

Joined

Feb 7, 2011

Location

Conroe, TX USA

• Aug 31, 2017

• #6

We've got the same lathe in storage (needs some work). It's been awhile since I've run it but It's a surprisingly well built machine tool. I think a lot of people hear "Delta" and think along the lines of "Craftsman". Their stuff (at least the old stuff) is good quality for wood and repair shop work, but their old metal lathes are on par with Southbend IMO. Lots of nice features and they built them to accurately last.

 

rwilliams

Aluminum

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Sep 5, 2004

Location

Bryant, Arkansas

• Aug 31, 2017

• #7

I have most of a manual for the the older Rockwell 11" in PDF. I try to send it, can you PM me an email? It will be later today before I can get to it.

Bob W

 

rwilliams

Aluminum

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Sep 5, 2004

Location

Bryant, Arkansas

• Aug 31, 2017

• #8

I did find my PDF's of the older Rockwell 11" lathe. Also, they are on the Yahoo Rockwell Group files.

Bob W

 

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RF

Cast Iron

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Feb 27, 2007

Location

Philly, Pa.

• Aug 31, 2017

• #9

I've bought a few manuals from these guys and was happy with them.

RF

ROCKWELL 11" Cabinet Lathe Operating-Parts Manual | Ozark Tool Manuals & Books

 

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Rodm1

Aluminum

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Nov 27, 2015

Location

Amish Country, U.S.A.

• Aug 31, 2017

• #10

rwilliams said:

I did find my PDF's of the older Rockwell 11" lathe. Also, they are on the Yahoo Rockwell Group files.

Bob W

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PM sent. Thanks. I appreciate it.

RF said:

I've bought a few manuals from these guys and was happy with them.

RF

ROCKWELL 11" Cabinet Lathe Operating-Parts Manual | Ozark Tool Manuals & Books

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Unfortunately that is a later version. There are 2 different versions and manuals. My serial is 118-5726, the earlier model.

 

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Dale G

Plastic

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Nov 25, 2017

• Apr 17, 2018

• #11

Your lathe looks like a twin to mine, save the collet rack. Mine is from 1956, and also has an Enco turret head, as well as a quick close collet system. She sat, neglected, for a while, so a lot of cleanup was (is) in order. I hope to have it up to chip-making order soon.