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Delta Industrial 46-460 12-1/2-Inch Variable-Speed MIDI Lathe

12.5-inch swing handles most hobby-scale bowl and spindle turning

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Delta Industrial 46-460 12-1/2-Inch Variable-Speed MIDI Lathe
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Delta Industrial 46-460 12-1/2-Inch Variable-Speed MIDI Lathe

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12.5-inch swing handles most hobby-scale bowl and spindle turning

  • 12-1/2-inch swing
  • 16-1/2-inch between centers
  • Variable speed 250-4,000 RPM
  • Banjo locking system

Pros

  • 12.5-inch swing handles most hobby-scale bowl and spindle turning
  • Variable speed 250 RPM low end safe for rough, unbalanced bowl blanks
  • Delta banjo locking system is the most secure tool rest lock in the midi lathe category
  • Established brand with US service and parts

Cons

  • 16.5-inch between centers is shorter than JET's 21 inches at a similar price
  • Heavier than some competitors in the midi category
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