I have the opportunity to buy a Delta 46-715 lathe for $299. It is new in the crate and retails on Amazon for $675. Looks like a great deal, but I have read some not so good reviews about the early models ("type 1") having problems with the variable pulley speed control and the tail stock keyway. The later models ("type 2") from about 2005 on seem to be better. I'm thinking I'm going to get one of these. Any reservations out there? Anyone got a type 1 and they hate it?
Bob