Lathe upgrade?

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Phil Hansen

Phil Hansen

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I restored a Delta 1460 (1948) lathe some years ago and learnt all I know (so far) using this lathe. Would like to upgrade to something that does not need spanners and belt changes to do everything.
Anybody got comments on a Nova DVR?
No Delta available here and Jet does not pass the (my) test.
Thanks
Phil
 
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I had a Nova 1624 and converted it to a DVR and really liked it. It was just too lite of a lathe for the 26" chunks of wood I was putting on it. (ourboard). I am going to get that new small one they have coming out in the fall.

Lin.
 
About a month ago I upgraded from a Jet 1220VS to a Nova DVR XP. To me it was like stepping out of a Chevy and into a Rolls. It is smooth as silk and has tons of power, I love it.
 

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Phil Hansen said:
I restored a Delta 1460 (1948) lathe some years ago and learnt all I know (so far) using this lathe. Would like to upgrade to something that does not need spanners and belt changes to do everything.
Anybody got comments on a Nova DVR?
No Delta available here and Jet does not pass the (my) test.
Thanks
Phil
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Is it a three-phase motor? If so, get an inverter and you'll have infinite variable speed from 0-3k rpm. I now only switch between two pulley settings--low for bowls and high for pens. Mine is a 1971 Delta. Dunno if this will help.

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I'm quite pleased with my DVR. I bought in March/April when it was on sale and got it going about the first of July. I built a heavy stand for it out and have turned some out-of-balance-stuff and it handles it pretty well. I am amazed at the torque and constant speed it has at low (400 - 500) rpm.
 
jbswearingen said:
Phil Hansen said:
I restored a Delta 1460 (1948) lathe some years ago and learnt all I know (so far) using this lathe. Would like to upgrade to something that does not need spanners and belt changes to do everything.
Anybody got comments on a Nova DVR?
No Delta available here and Jet does not pass the (my) test.
Thanks
Phil
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Is it a three-phase motor? If so, get an inverter and you'll have infinite variable speed from 0-3k rpm. I now only switch between two pulley settings--low for bowls and high for pens. Mine is a 1971 Delta. Dunno if this will help.

2011-08-02190112.jpg
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Now that's what I need sitting by the ole' Shopsmith! :biggrin:
 
Dave--

I love this lathe. My experience with different lathes is limited, but it is easy to use and has plenty of power even for roughing out chunks of off-balance oak at its greatest swing (~11.5")

I'm looking forward to trying outboard turning on it when I can justify buying an outboard tool rest.
 
Thanks for the comments. Now to find the funds.
Brad, I did fit a 3 ph motor and inverter. Works well but the rest of it is tired.
Phil
 
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Phil:
Check out the new 20" DVR with stand and (wireless) yes wireless remote due out this fall. By the way I got my DVR last year from Woodcraft and am very pleased with it.
Virgil Seamus And Curtis this is my first post. No longer the lurker.

Tim not (Tom) White
 
Way to go Tim! Now, that didn't hurt, did it? You;ll be an ole posting pro before long.:biggrin:

Do a good turn daily!
Don aka its_virgil

RSQWhite said:
Phil:
Check out the new 20" DVR with stand and (wireless) yes wireless remote due out this fall. By the way I got my DVR last year from Woodcraft and am very pleased with it.
Virgil Seamus And Curtis this is my first post. No longer the lurker.

Tim not (Tom) White
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