Drcal
Member
I had the opportunity to buy a Nova Comet II Midi Lathe. The lathe itself is BRAND NEW in a sealed box but it is not the newest model. It is the 46000 and not the 46300.
I bought it because it the price was GREAT! I still have not removed it from the box because after reading reviews, I am having second thoughts. Many complain of loud noise when the lathe is running and of weak power when turning thick spindles.
I want it as a dedicated lathe that I can sit at so I will put it on a custom short stand. I want it mostly for peppermills which means I would be turning from a 3 inch spindle blank. It has a 3/4 HP motor.
The only visible differences between the older and newer models are :
Should I forget Nova and pay even bigger bucks for something else?
Does anyone have the older Nova Comet 46000???
(I do have a perfectly good Delta midi that I am keeping for stand up turning. This would be my second lathe and I don't want to spend a fortune.)
I have been looking for a used small lathe in the Tampa area for over a year--no luck.
Carmen
I bought it because it the price was GREAT! I still have not removed it from the box because after reading reviews, I am having second thoughts. Many complain of loud noise when the lathe is running and of weak power when turning thick spindles.
I want it as a dedicated lathe that I can sit at so I will put it on a custom short stand. I want it mostly for peppermills which means I would be turning from a 3 inch spindle blank. It has a 3/4 HP motor.
The only visible differences between the older and newer models are :
- a different motor cover
- different on/off switches
- a little sturdier cover for belt pulley housing
Should I forget Nova and pay even bigger bucks for something else?
Does anyone have the older Nova Comet 46000???
(I do have a perfectly good Delta midi that I am keeping for stand up turning. This would be my second lathe and I don't want to spend a fortune.)
I have been looking for a used small lathe in the Tampa area for over a year--no luck.
Carmen