Nova DVR XP
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Not used much. Most of the tools are sorby. Those are the only pics. I took. Looks clean and well kept. Runs very quiet. There is a good assortment of chucks and accessories. Probably 10 years old but not sure.
Maximum $1,000. However, due to age and use I would offer $800.
NOVA lathes are quality machines. Brand new, this machine would likely be $1,500+ and is 1.75hp but I do not think this one is made anymore. Sorby tools are solid chisels and 15 tools could easily be $800-1,000+ in value as well. Other extras could be anything and just increase the value but chucks add hundreds in value. All told, this setup is at least $3,000 brand new.
I think an offer between $1,200-1,500 is fair. If you can get it for $1,000-1,200 that would be a great deal. I would not go below $1,000 are that is really undercutting the seller and may insult them. We all want a deal but at the same time we should also seek to be fair in negotiating.
I think an offer between $1,200-1,500 is fair. If you can get it for $1,000-1,200 that would be a great deal. I would not go below $1,000 are that is really undercutting the seller and may insult them. We all want a deal but at the same time we should also seek to be fair in negotiating.
Thanks for the help. I picked up today, that thing is heavy. Came with a mobile base and a chisle storage cabinet, now to possibly find someone local for some lessons for turning bowls. All i have ever turned are chisle handles.
How local is local? @Mike Davis is 45 min or so away from you
Thanks. i will check with Mike first thing next week and see what days he has open.
I am going to be the "contrarian" on this one - my apologies for any appearance of being "disapproving ".
A lathe should be a long term purchase. So, you are not just buying a tool. You are buying into a belief that the manufacturer will provide support for the machine - especially as you are looking at a used on with no warranty.
Of all the brands I have dealt with Nova Technatool and Laguna are the WORST. Unreliable customer support. Sometimes they answer the phone. Sometimes they don't. Sometimes they will answer an e-mail, sometimes they will not. Horrific and frustrating.
Don't take my word - or any individual's word for it. Do your research on the Internet for a much larger sampling.
There are lathes for sale every day. And a lot of brands that offer consistent support for owners. My suggestion is that you seek out a Jet, Powermatic, or Rikon. Even Grizzly - which is not a favorite of mine for a few reasons - seems to have pretty good customer service and support.
A lathe should be a long term purchase. So, you are not just buying a tool. You are buying into a belief that the manufacturer will provide support for the machine - especially as you are looking at a used on with no warranty.
Of all the brands I have dealt with Nova Technatool and Laguna are the WORST. Unreliable customer support. Sometimes they answer the phone. Sometimes they don't. Sometimes they will answer an e-mail, sometimes they will not. Horrific and frustrating.
Don't take my word - or any individual's word for it. Do your research on the Internet for a much larger sampling.
There are lathes for sale every day. And a lot of brands that offer consistent support for owners. My suggestion is that you seek out a Jet, Powermatic, or Rikon. Even Grizzly - which is not a favorite of mine for a few reasons - seems to have pretty good customer service and support.
A little late with this. He already bought the lathe.
My lathe is over 70 years old. I have replaced the motor, the controller, repaired the banjo, and had the main bearing re-machined - there is no replacement available at any price. No parts, no service, no help. Am I sorry I bought a dinosaur? Absolutely not. In fact I couldn't be happier. There are common accessories that I can not use due to the odd design and size of my lathe. That has not stoped me from making anything I want. I turn things that I never imagined I would ever be able to make. I take custom work that others decline.
I spent far less that most of my friends except the one who got a practically new lathe for free.
Let's help Mike get the most out of his Nova and give him the support he needs. After all that's what this group is all about.
Then one day he may out grow the Nova and decide to get a Powermatic or OneWay.
I am down in Fayetteville and will assist you with learning if that isn't too far.
fishinmike is listed as Boonville NC, but I haven't look at what area of the state that is
I have the same lathe. I used to have a Nova 16-24 that I bought used but upgraded to the dvr XP when I was able to sell my 16-24 for the asking price of the used DVR - XP.
I have had nothing but positive experiences from Nova technical support. They walked me through how to determine which motor control board my unit has and how to upgrade to the newer board with the dial controller.
NOVA DVR XP Uprade. (which I have not invested in yet).
When I had my 1624 they helped me solve a problem with the motor pulley alignment.
I am 100 percent satisfied with the Nova Tekna Tool customer service.
Mike if you want to turn bowls /platters bigger than 16", keep your eye out for an outrigger. The design has not changed since the 16-24 so it will fit a 16-24 or DVR XP.
Have fun turning!
I have had nothing but positive experiences from Nova technical support. They walked me through how to determine which motor control board my unit has and how to upgrade to the newer board with the dial controller.
NOVA DVR XP Uprade. (which I have not invested in yet).
When I had my 1624 they helped me solve a problem with the motor pulley alignment.
I am 100 percent satisfied with the Nova Tekna Tool customer service.
Mike if you want to turn bowls /platters bigger than 16", keep your eye out for an outrigger. The design has not changed since the 16-24 so it will fit a 16-24 or DVR XP.
Have fun turning!
@HITCH- I have an even older Nova 3000 (or is it 2000?), 16" lathe with pulleys. I don't turn much these days, but enjoy it when I do.
Motor pulley alignment is an issue for me - any recollection on the fix? Thanks
I am in the foothills so that would be a little too far. I thank you for offering though. The lathe came with the outrigger kit new in the box, dont know if I will ever get good enough to have a need for it but we will see. While everyone wants a Powermatic or Oneway i just could not justify the expense with being a beginner. Who knows i may decide turning isn't for me but I will give it a good try.
Sorry I was late with my response - and my honest opinion based on experience.
. We do with what we can until - or unless we want different/bigger.Hopefully you will have a good machine and good experience. I would really hope you can find a hands on mentor to help you along your journey. I am near Brevard and will volunteer to help you as you wish should you want.
I love old tools too Mike. But from the timbre of the OP's post...I did not get the sense that he may want to invest a great deal of time and effort into trying to get an old machine working well - or trying to fix one that is from a company with a clearly well published record of "spotty" ( at best ) customer service. So, I do respect your dedication to a machine as much as I respect most would not go to the effort you have to preserve it.
We have priorities, and motivations that we cannot expect others to match up with exactly. Kind of what keeps it all interesting....
Op states the machine is quiet, clean, runs well, and has been used little. Apparently not in need of extensive repairs nor excess maintenance. Being only ten years old and as another member stated a solid machine with a good track record. I would not expect it to need “ a great deal of time and effort into trying to get an old machine working well”.I love old tools too Mike. But from the timbre of the OP's post...I did not get the sense that he may want to invest a great deal of time and effort into trying to get an old machine working well - or trying to fix one that is from a company with a clearly well published record of "spotty" ( at best ) customer service. So, I do respect your dedication to a machine as much as I respect most would not go to the effort you have to preserve it.
We have priorities, and motivations that we cannot expect others to match up with exactly. Kind of what keeps it all interesting....
My point in stating my experience with my lathe is that I don’t rely on some company to keep me operating, I do that for myself. And I have helped others to do the same.
While we can’t expect others to match our motivations we should also not expect them to match our financial resources. Sometimes you have to start with the thing you can afford and work up or decide that path is not desirable.
Either way we should be here to help not criticize.
If I recall it was fairly easy. The previous owner had not aligned the pulleys correctly so it kept shredding belts. I belive that I had to remove the motor cover, loosen the grub screw on the motor pulley and retighten it after using a straitedge to align the pulleys.
Here is a link to the manual as well as a screenshot of the page describing pulley alignment.
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