New lathe today

That looks like a nice lathe.  I got a big Jet lathe last year -- 40" maximum.  What's the capacity of the one you're getting?

AZ in Colorado Springs wrote:

That looks like a nice lathe.  I got a big Jet lathe last year -- 40" maximum.  What's the capacity of the one you're getting?

I have been very happy with my Jet 1642. I hope that you enjoy yours.

The turning length for the Nova DVR depends on how many bed extensions Ellis bought.

I hope that Ellis will post pics once he is set up.

AZ in Colorado Springs wrote:

That looks like a nice lathe.  I got a big Jet lathe last year -- 40" maximum. 

have you made a 40 inch bowl?  That’s a lot of salad.

AZ in Colorado Springs wrote:

That looks like a nice lathe.  I got a big Jet lathe last year -- 40" maximum.  What's the capacity of the one you're getting?

This one is a 1624 -- 16" swing, 24" between centers with the single bed extension. I turn mostly hollow forms and bowls, so the bed length isn't a big issue for me. One feature that sold me on this particular lathe is the swiveling head, which has been important to me since having back problems about 30 years ago. It's no fun hollowing a piece when hanging out over the bed. Very awkward.

I have turned on a DVR and loved it.  I  had a Nova 1624-44 as my first real lathe. It had 6 speeds and I loved turning with it compared to the Shopsmith on which I began my turning journey.

The tool rest mount for the pivoting head was not the most sturdy thing I have ever seen and its capacity, i.e. thickness of the blank you put on the chuck was limited. I never used the swivel positions for big stuff.  I did like turning boxes with the head rotated 45 degrees.

And of course you will need to buy more tools.  How can any self-respecting lathe owner not have more tools than he can possibly use.  And don't forget the chucks....I have a baker's dozen plus one.

Hello Ellis,

I know this topic is a couple of years old, but I wanted to chime in that I also love the Nova DVR lathe. Whilst I was demonstrating woodturning at The Woodworking Shows, I used a DVR for a couple of years. It’s a fine lathe and very competent in its size category. 

I still have my beloved Oneway 2436 with the supplemental 17” bed extension and the big outboard bed and toolrest. I have a 42” White Ash bowl waiting its turn on the big side for finish turning. 

I added an electric hoist and an electric extendable crane to it several years ago when I started turning the big blanks on the outboard side. Working on the outboard side is thrilling to say the least, as it can accommodate up to 48” maximum diameter pieces. 

I also have an air over hydraulic engine hoist to load blanks as well. When a big blank gets to spinning, it reminds me why I got started in woodturning all those years ago. I took a class from John Jordan at his home in Tennessee and I was hooked. I credit John for getting me started, 
he was an amazing teacher, friend and mentor. 

Steve

I hope you are doing well out west, how's the lathe working for you?


Take care, Jim

Are we allowed to post "for sale" items on this forum?  I have a lathe for sale in San Diego.

@Joe Fleming,

Sure. There is also our Marketplace. Karl created a great ad there for a bandsaw he wants to sell. 

Google, Bing, and other major search engines are now actively indexing all our new content. If you post something here in the forums and/or Marketplace, it will probably add it within minutes. Be sure to include lot of details such as make and model, and your general location. People will search for "lathe for sale near San Deigo" and Google with then probably put it at the top of the list. And any details like "Jet lathe model BR549" increase the odds of it getting to the top of the search results, if someone is looking for that model, etc.