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Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe
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Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe is cheaper at $1199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe
$1199.99
Which is better: the Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe or Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe?
The Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe | Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $1199.99 |
| Brand | Record Power | Delta |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 14 | 12.5 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 20 | 16.5 |
| Motor power hp | 1 (0.75 kW output) | 1 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 95-3890 | 250-700 / 600-1800 / 1350-4000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | M33 | 1 x 8 TPI RH |
| Bed material | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 105.8 | 97 |
Sources — Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe: recordpower.co.uk (verified 2026-08-01). Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe: web.archive.org (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe and Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 14 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 12.5
- Distance between centers (in): Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 20 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 16.5
- Motor power hp: Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 1 (0.75 kW output) vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 1
- Speed range (rpm): Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 95-3890 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 250-700 / 600-1800 / 1350-4000
- Spindle thread: Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe M33 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 1 x 8 TPI RH
- Weight (lb): Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 105.8 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 97