New motor for a Nova 1624-44

[Dan Hahr]

I've been interested in getting into turning and have come across a Nova lathe that is missing the motor. The price seems right, but I am not sure how much a new motor will cost. I am OK with an aftermarket motor, such as a Grizzly, but I am not sure if one of those will work with a lathe. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Dan

[GLENN THOMAS]

Go to the Teknatool website and download the owners manual for the 1624. Somewhere in the first couple pages it lists the specs you need to look for in a motor. If Im not mistaken these laths are sometimes sold without a motor.

Does it come with both step pulleys ?

GT

[Matt Hutchinson]

Here's a post showing not only a good motor to use, but how to install a VFD as well.

NOVA Variable Speed Upgrade (http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=134952)

Hutch

P.S. Be sure to read through this well, cuz there are a couple details that didn't make the conversion 100% "plug and play".