I don't get it. This looks like between centers work, and your lathe
will do 14". Even allowing for extra stock at both ends you should be
able to do 12" no problem. If you need to clean up the ends in the
chuck you can just remove the tailstock to give you more room.
-Kevin

I removed my nova mini chuck this week and started a pearwood
nostpinne that I am squeaking out to a little over 12". It's still on
the lathe awaiting finishing. I'll post a picture when it's done.
`Casper