jleiwig
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Long story but the short version is that I was a pretty heavy member here 5 or so years ago, made a bunch of pens, sold a few. Life got in the way, there was always more month at the end of the money etc....etc. I sold everything I had here on the forum and never really looked back due to work and family obligations.
Well fast forward 5 years and I really want to get back into turning. While I would love to go with a large full size lathe the reality is that I'm working with an 11' x 17' area in the basement which is neither easily accessible or large enough for the true size lathe that I would like to purchase. I'm currently leaning towards the Nova Comet II deal that Rockler is currently running $499 with a free G3 chuck. I know I won't be turning giant bowls or platters with it but I think it will do for what I need to do.
Are there any pluses or minuses for this lathe in particular? Other than the attractive price is there any reason that a delta from Amazon or Rikon or the like would be better even though they cost more?
I guess is there anything I'm missing that would make this not a good purchase?
Well fast forward 5 years and I really want to get back into turning. While I would love to go with a large full size lathe the reality is that I'm working with an 11' x 17' area in the basement which is neither easily accessible or large enough for the true size lathe that I would like to purchase. I'm currently leaning towards the Nova Comet II deal that Rockler is currently running $499 with a free G3 chuck. I know I won't be turning giant bowls or platters with it but I think it will do for what I need to do.
Are there any pluses or minuses for this lathe in particular? Other than the attractive price is there any reason that a delta from Amazon or Rikon or the like would be better even though they cost more?
I guess is there anything I'm missing that would make this not a good purchase?