I forgot to mention my Nova 3000 lathe has a 1.0 HP DC Baldor motor.  I've had it on for hours during weekends and it never breaks a sweat; it's never warm!  I haven't used the reverse for turning.  It's too dangerous unless my faceplate or chuck has a lock on it.  I do use it for sanding.  Just go real slow at first to make sure the your faceplate or chuck will stay on. Here is a picture of my lathe table and setup: Sorry about the mess.  I didn't know you were coming over. I've got eight flourescent lights in my garage.  But, I still most value my little architect's desk lamp I bought for $10 at the local hardware store.  It's clamped to the table.  While roughing out a green log, I carefully removed the bark and put it around the stem of the lamp where it meets the table.  As the bark dried, it curled around and formed a barrier so when I wet-turned water wouldn't get all over the clamp.  Here is a picture: Well, that's it on the Nova 3000.  I forgot to mention I got the lathe, the outrigger, an extra bed extension, a faceplate or two, the Super Nova chuck and some other tidbits all for $1800.  I really do think it was the biggest bang for the money, and a great investment. Someday when I get real professional like the rest of you, I'll start thinking of getting a $5000 lathe.  But for now, I am quite content. <<<< Previous Page                                             Home Page