New toy for the shop!

[Tim K]

Nova lathe, upgrade from a Jet 1014/vs. Bigger chips soon!

 

[alamocdc]

Cool! Is the 1624 elctronic VS?

 

[mredburn]

Now there is a manly pen lathe. Nice lathe.

 

[David M]

Nice lathe , not vs but belt change is easy and quick. Need a shorter rest for pens. The adjustable swivel head is nice but not used much .
David

 

[Tim K]

No not a VS, but I could not pass up the deal! I'm keeping my Jet 1014 vs. and trying to unload my old craftsman or either just take the bed off and use it for a dedicated buffing station.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

It's good to be you!

 

[Tim K]

Lol,

Glenn, just a squril trying to get a nut......

 

[Sataro]

Nice upgrade from that Jet 1014... Nova's are great machines...

 

[Tim K]

I hope so, seems to be a smith running machine, not to mention a huge increase in HP!

 

[juteck]

Great lathe - - you will not be disappointed!

When you start making bigger chips, and if you swivel the head, consider a MT2 to MT2 adaptor to line it back up again. My dad has a General with swivel head, and wouldn't give up his adaptor for anything. Here's one from Packard woodworks as an example:

Packard Woodworks: The Woodturner's Source: Morse Taper Alignment Tool

 

[Tim K]

That's good to know, I've moved the headstock a few times for an adjustment and I can see where it could get just a little misaligned. One should be on its way soon!
Thanks!