It all showed up. Now I need some time.

[Alan Trout]

Well I went to my local Woodcraft today and picked up my new Nova DVR lathe . It was all there, lathe, Bed extension, Hinge, and outrigger. I also could not resist another chuck so I picked up a SN2 chuck while I was at it. By this time I was feeling pretty broke so I figured I better leave before it was to late.:D

However I leave tomorrow on business for the next five days so I will not get to unpack it till next weekend. It really sucks when work gets in the way of our hobbies.

Here is a pick of the loot so you can see it really did happen.

Thanks,

Alan

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congrats Alan! It's gonna be a LONG week!:rolleyes:

[Steve Schlumpf]

Congrats Alan! Looking forward to seeing photos of everything once it is all set up and working! Have fun with it... once work is out of the way!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats Alan. Yep this is going to be a long week for sure. Can't wait to see pic's of it.

[Nathan Hawkes]

How frustrating it must be to have that lathe giving you a mental lap dance just sitting there unused on the garage floor!!!!;):D
Wish I had the cash to get one myself. Nice score.

[Jim Becker]

By this time I was feeling pretty broke so I figured I better leave before it was to late.


Um, Alan...this initial purchase is just a drop in the bucket, as it were...welcome to the VORTEX!!!! :D :D :D

Congrats on your new lathe, too.

[Alan Trout]

Well I delayed my departure for a few hours and did pull it out of the box and put it on the workbench to clean up when I get back and start building the stand. I did get to plug it in and put the chuck on it and run it. I must say that it is the smoothest lathe I have ever seen. I am so stoked about getting going on this project.

Jim, I know what you mean. Fortunately I have been turning for about 3 months on my mini so I have acquired most of the necessities. I still am going to want to get additional tool rest, live centers, articulated hollowing rig etc. But I can at least get those as the funds come.

Thanks,

Alan

P.S. I will take pictures as I go along and post them as I get time.

[Bill Bolen]

Way to go Alan,,that is the one I have found myself lusting for! Looks like our situations are reversed! Being retired I have the time but not the cash! After one long week you will be home and turning before you know it. Congrats....Bill...