If apologies are in order for starting another "what lathe" thread, then I hereby apologize. I am truly amazed at how much knowledge and experience exists in these hallowed halls.
Having read many posts on the subject, (to incude Rick C's query over Jet & Nova) I've already learned a lot, but am still on the dang fence tending to lean towards falling off, on the Nova DVR side because of space considerations. The Jet 1642EVS looks like a wonderful machine for the price, but it's such a monster for a small hobby shop. The PM3420 also looks great, but will blow the budget. (A bandsaw is also on the horizon.) Some of you appear very pleased with your Nova's. Any last suggestions/regrets before I take the plunge ?
To answer a few questions in advance: Not a newbie woodworker, but new to turning. I have turned enough to know not to put a 13" green bowl blank on a Shopsmith with 5/8" spindle and 700 RPM minimum speed. Expecting to do mostly bowls, few spindles and few small trinkets.
Thanks in advance,
Bill