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I only have 110V as I'm a renter so have no way to get 220V power so any 220V lathe is out of the question unfortunately.

Bought a wen corded chainsaw for $66 works great for light work and turning prep inside.

Any specific models you'd recommend for a lathe other than the Nova 1624

I'm been looking for the same video with no luck

No chainsaw. Was thinking of getting an electric chainsaw so I can use it inside.

I move periodically i.e. every 3 years and couldn't imagine moving a super heavy tool like a powermatic so that's...

Cool! Thanks for all the help

Thanks for the images. Exactly what I needed.

Good idea about the glass tubes. Appreciate it.

Thanks for the comparison of the two lathes. Any experience with roughing out out of balance blanks?

Turned this little guy this evening

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I just wish I could go slower as my slowest speed is 960

That's a good idea though. Currently still in the research phase. Looking at the Nova 1624 as well.

Thanks! I didn't attempt to hollow out any of the vase. I plane on just drilling a hold down through the top with a spade bit in order to allow the girlfriend to place fake flowers and such inside.

Thanks! It was very hairy at first with vibration to get it more balanced. Once it was turned to a rough round it went better for sure. Been looking at a Nova Comet II at an upgrade.

I've finally got around to finishing my first big lathe project. Everything before this was small little handles and such. The vase is 24" Tall and 8" In diameter. It was a bear to rough the blank on...