Nova 3000 Saga

Re: Nova 3000 Saga

Mike Rubes, Apex, NC

>Jorge,

I'm really sorry to hear you are having problems with your lathe. I'm also sorry to say I've no good advice to give, just my sympathy and hopes that it all gets straightened out quickly.

There's little more dissapointing than having troubles with a new tool.

Good luck,

Mike

75 and shorts in Apex, NC!!!

Re: Nova 3000 Saga

john Lucas

>I got mine from woodcraft and everything went together well. That was my second Nova lathe and I was quite satisfied with the lathe and the technical support I got from Technitool. I ended up selling the Nova 3000 to get a bigger lathe but I still like my Nova Comet. There's nothing more frustrating than getting a new tool and having to fiddle with it to get it working. I wish you luck. John

Thanks

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>for the simpathy Mike.

Enjoy your weather, we are bracing for the coming storm, 12*F and falling

Re: Nova 3000 Saga

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>Hi John,Most of what I heard about this lathe was like your experience, positive, I hope to end with a good lathe, I chose the Nova because it was the only upgrade from the mini that fits in my winter working space, and budget, both very small, I just never expected to get a project instead of a working tool.

Thanks

Jorge

Re: Nova 3000 Saga

Darryl Hansen

>Jorge, My Nova 3000 was my frist decent lathe I also got it from Woodcraft but picked it up in the store. Hate it when parts are missing. The keyway thing could cause you a problem. I only had mine for about two weeks when the motor shaft broke. It was obvious that the shaft was crystalized at the point where it broke (just aft of the keyway). I also may have tighetned the belt a bit much but whoes to say. I love the machine though and it has taken quite a beating...

Darryl

Re: Nova 3000 Saga

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>Hi Darryl,

Yes, I am leary about that keway, it could mess up the motor shaft, so I am going to ask them to send me a good pulley, another wait...

Re: Nova 3000 Saga

Bob Hackett

>Jorge,

Sorry to hear you`re having trouble with your new lathe,I know you have been looking forward to moving up.

I wonder if you`d have better luck if you went thru Technatool rather that Woodcraft.If you look in the archives the US rep posted here awhile back.Either that or contact one of the fellows who are posting afew lines down and see who they had luck with.

Woodcraft only serves as a middleman and I`m sure they are just sending along whatever they have at hand.I`ve found that if I deal with the manufacturer directly and talk to someone who has a good working knowledge of the particular product and problem then I usually get both better results and more info than I need(usually by way of tips for operation or upgrades the dealer didn`t know about).

Good luck with the lathe.Once you get it up and running and all this is behind you you`ll be glad you went thru the trouble and time to get it right.

Mainely,Bob

Re: Nova 3000 Saga

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>Hello Bob,

Thanks for the advice, I will follow it.

How are your arms these days? did you got them fixed yet?

Tanks again

Jorge

The arms

Bob Hackett

>Still in the process of getting the arms fixed.I had the right forearm and shoulder both cut at the same time 3 days before Thanksgiving.It`s just the start of what looks like a long road and several more procedures.

I hope to get back to turning at least simple small items before the next wave of cutting.

Thanks for asking.

Re: Nova 3000 Saga

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Jorge...all I can say is .....What a DRAG!

I feel terrible for you : (

Hope it all comes together quickly!

Jen

Re: The arms

Keith Tompkins

>Bob, I did not realize you were having medical problems....I wish you luck and a speedy recovery, my friend!

Thank you

Bob Hackett

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