Nased on the current feedback and the previous string of posts in March I
put in an order at the local Woodcraft (Greenville SC) and should have it in
about 2weeks. I also ordered the cast iron stand and the outboard tool rest.
It would appear from pictures of the lathe that I could pivot the head and
then be able to sit on a stool while turning. If this works it will be great
since I have low back issues if I stand for too long.

Thanks for all the replies.

Russ
"Gerald Ross" wrote in message
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Russ Stanton wrote:
The local Woodcraft has a $500.00 off sale on the Nova DVR XP. I asked a
few
questions on a prior post but would like to get various opinions on this
lathe. The primary use would be turning of bowls, platters and vases. I
currently have a Jet Mini I would likely keep that for pens and/or for a
Beale triple buffing set up.

Anything in particular I should know about on the Nova.

Any rumors about the financial health of the parent company? When I see a
sale like this I sometimes think they are gettiung rid of them before the
company goes under or before they bring out a new model.

TIA
Russ

All I know is what I read in the paper. I do know I love my DVR XP. I have
turned several hundred bowls on it without problems. The computer did go
bonkers once, but all it took was to unplug it for 5 minutes for a hard
reboot and everything has been ok since then. I fiddled with enough reeves
drives and manual belt change speed control. I do unplug it when not in
use if there is any chance of a thunderstorm. Just like I do my other
computers.

Mine was made in New Zealand, cannot speak to the newer ones made in
China.

--
Gerald Ross
Cochran, GA

Lose not thy airspeed lest the ground
rise up and smite thee!