Other Sources of Information

If you are new to vintage cast iron woodworking machinery, or "old arn" as it's called, then you absolutely must familiarize yourself with the Old Woodworking Machines web site (a.k.a. the "Mother Ship") and its related forum/support/classified ads site. These sites are the preeminent places on the Internet for those interested in researching, restoring, or buying and selling vintage equipment manufactured in North America. It is impossible to say enough good things about these two sites and the people that frequent them.

When searching OWWM for information about the 46-140 lathe you will have to consult the "photo index" and "publication reprint" pages under the headings of four different companies: Beaver Tools, Rockwell International of Canada, Rockwell Manufacturing Company, and Delta Manufacturing Co., owing to the corporate buyouts that occurred over the years. There are 46-140's out there that are badged by each of these entities apparently, and OWWM relies on its members to categorize their submissions accordingly.