On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:35:34 -0500, "Dr. deb" wrote:

Having come to the point where I realize my old HF Jet 1236 knockoff just
isn't going to cut it any more, I am in the market for a new lathe.

It has to cost less than $1,000. It needs to be able to handle at least 12"
swing. It needs to be built like a battleship. It needs to have 300 or
less rpm. I do a lot of bowl turning and am not interested in having a
turreted head, as they usually are not all that solid when that 12x8" piece
of magnolia wobbles before you get it turned to a cylinder.

Now that I have filled out my "wish list" am I dreaming, or is there such an
amimal out there?

If you looking for a NEW lath, there is only one will fit within your price range and low RPM requirements. The Nova 3000. It has
a turret head, but its quite stout. Goes down to 215rpm, I believe. The Jet 1442 is a sturdy version of the 1236 (i.e. reeves
drive), so the low speed isn't that low. The advantage to the Nova is the fact you can upgrade to a bigger motor and EVS drive in
the future.

Peter Teubel
Milford, MA
http://www.revolutionary-turners.com