Opinions on the Nova 3000

[Jamie Straw]

Any insight on the Nova 3000 as a step up from an old (blue) Jet 1232?? My lathe is showing its age, just missed a near-new (white) Jet last week, but am seeing a Nova 3000 tonight on C.L. Would appreciate feedback from previous/current owners. Thanks.

[Mike McAfee]

I have the Nova 1624/44 which I believe is basically the same machine. I've had it 2 plus months now and love it! It's strong, balanced and other than the minor inconvenience of changing the belt for speed changes (15-20 seconds) I am very pleased with my purchase!

I have a Jet 1014 VS that I kept for turning miniatures but so far I have turned everything from tiny finials to 12 bowls on the Nova! (I still have no desire to get rid of the Jet)

MMc

[Robert Snowden]

You can't go wrong with the nova.I have the dvr/xp and love it.The 3000 you still have to change the belt to change your speed.Nova has great service and have helped eith any ?'s that i have had.

[Toney Robertson]

I like mine.

Does the one your looking at have the variable speed motor. That is a big plus.

Toney

[Jamie Straw]

I like mine.

Does the one your looking at have the variable speed motor. That is a big plus.

Toney

Looks to me, from the picture below, that it does. I wouldn't have the patience for a belt-change model. I can't call the guy until much later today, will see what he says.
http://images.craigslist.org/3k43m33ld5V65W35U3a5f5ad5edf898c2164b.jpg

[Scott Donley]

Jamie, I saw that ad last night and at the time I thought WHAT a great buy for someone, good luck !

[Charlie Reals]

Love my Nova 1624/44

[Jamie Straw]

Jamie, I saw that ad last night and at the time I thought WHAT a great buy for someone, good luck !

Just called, but no answer. Hope to go see it today.

[Scott Donley]

A Nova with EVS, Stronghold chuck, a few tools, stand and mobile base, for 600, sounds like a deal to me. If he was closer I would be willing to get rid of my 1442.Good luck !;)

[Jamie Straw]

It's gone. :(:(:(