I bought a used Nova Midi and first run up there was visible runout so I checked it with a dial indicator. Runout on the outside of the jaws was ~0.040; but is tough to check. Then I chucked a piece of PVC (it was the best thing I could find) and runout was ~0.015. Considering the PVC may not...
My stupid rookie question of the month week day :embaresse
Woodcraft is offering this http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080766/29195/Nova-G3-Chuck-and-Jaw-Promotional-Package.aspx
It seems the caveat is " insert sold separately " . Are they referring to the part that actually screws onto the...
I just got back from Woodcraft where they told me that the Nova was going on sale in a few days - and they gave me the sale price today! Guess who has a new lathe!
They also told me that there was to be a store wide sale during October.
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Less than 1 yr old Nova XVR does not power up. Used it aabout a week ago and everything was fine but yesterday turned it on and nothing. Checked outlet and panel and they were fine. The toogle appears to be ok too ?? but thereis nothing in the display window. Any ideas from Nova owners? Thanks...
Nova 1624 – adding variable speed – followup.
My original article had over 1500+ views between all the forums – so thought I’d do a quick followup.
So far, all pro and no con.
The motor/VFD combo performs well, and in many ways goes beyond my initial expectations.
The...
Links to my article on Nova 1624 variable speed.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=134952
http://www.woodturnersresource.com/c...num=1268097435
Link to article on Remote Box for VFD.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=135179
I have recently returned to my English Northumbrian bagpipes project, about a year and a half after making the smallest drone:
Today I went out to Woodcraft and purchased a Nova Precision Midi woodturning chuck, and I've never worked with this type chuck before. As may be seen in the photo...
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Looking for a good sharpening service in Richmond and or northern virginia. Woodcraft in Richmond want's $0.85/inch per planer/jointer blade, that's $38 for 3 15" blades, I can get a new freud blades for $42 + shipping.
Woodcraft in Leesburg wants $1.20/inch for a set of 3, that's $18, not...
I have a Nova 3000 lathe and have already appreciated your assistance in remounting the pulley set on the motor. Now I find that i want to pull the headstock pulley set. Here's why.
When I remove the drive belt and spin the headstock by hand there is a definite point at which th ere is a...
Without starting a flame I would like to ask one question.
Do others have the Fault LowVoltage warning on very light catches? Mine is only 4 days old and has the latest version board according to Tim 6.06xs14 which is not suppose to have these errors anymore.
I can't turn a bowl without...
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005485/22172/Nova-DVR-XP-Lathe.aspx
Any good/bad opinions/experiences about this lathe?
I have taken one wood turning class back in 2007 and have drooled over this lathe for almost a year.
@ $2.2K it was too expensive for me but @$1.7K I may just get this one...
$425
1/2 HP TEFC, GAP BED EXTENSION,STOCK AND 12" TOOL REST, 20" BED EXTENSION, STEEL STAND, 2 3/4" OAK TOP, SPINDLE STEADY
http://greensboro.craigslist.org/tls/1185570088.html
Not mine, no one I know