"Tony Manella" ndd1atprolog.net wrote in message ...
Hi Larry,
I've had this set up for about 4 years and never had that problem and I've
turned many 15" bowls.
Tony Manella
ndd1"at"prolog.net (remove "at")
http://home.ptd.net/~ndd1/
Lehigh Valley Woodturners
http://www.lehighvalleywoodturners.org/

"Larry Dryden" wrote in message
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I am considering buying the Nova 3000 lathe. Has anyone any experience
with
the 1 1/2 HP Leeson DC motor and variable speed control. I have heard
that
there is problems with the shaft on the motor breaking under low torques.
Thanx in advance for your help.


A long thread about the Nova lathe, marching through time.
I brought my Nova DVR in August of 2002. An electronic lathe is a joy
to turn on. The swivel head makes faceplate turning so much easier. I
fine the 115-120 plug gives me enough power. Nice and smooth I never
turn off the computer and the speed is where I left it last. The 1
1/4" x 8 spindle fits my existing faceplates & chucks without having
to invest more chucking devices. There is a owners group for the Nova.
http://groups.msn.com/NovaOwners