Thread: Advice on outboard turning

Neil, I used the outrigger designed for the DVR XP. Can't say how similar it was to the one on the big new lathe but it was hefty enough. The main shortcoming was a design one; it didn't extend that far out and when you had even just a 10cm chuck on the lathe you had insufficient reach to hollow a decent sized bowl.

Originally Posted by rsser

Neil, I used the outrigger designed for the DVR XP. Can't say how similar it was to the one on the big new lathe but it was hefty enough. The main shortcoming was a design one; it didn't extend that far out and when you had even just a 10cm chuck on the lathe you had insufficient reach to hollow a decent sized bowl.

OK

Thanks, Ern.

Should add that it needs a solid stand, since the outrigger hangs off the lathe.

I used GJ's legs and he's still complaining about their absence

Originally Posted by rsser

Should add that it needs a solid stand, since the outrigger hangs off the lathe.

I note that the new NOVA DVR 2024 model comes with cast iron legs, although they appear to be not as hefty as those on other lathes in that style/price range, but weight could be added to the shelf between the legs to compensate for that.

I like the 2.3HP rating on the drive and the remote, but the limited reach of the outrigger (they say it has a "clearance from the spindle for work with a thickness up to 8.5in/215mm") would be an issue for me. A minimum of 100rpm is another limitation. And, I have always had reservations about the cost of replacing the drive unit on the NOVAs should it fail; I expect a tad more than a few hundred for a standard lathe motor.

With the outrigger the price tag is just over the $4k, which is $1k more than the C1000X for the added benefits of an additional 0.8HP, plus the remote control, which seems like fair value for the additional $s.

Worth considering.

Apologies for going off topic, but I guess relevant for anyone thinking about a lathe for outboard turning.

Many thanks to all the replies...even those off-topic ones..

My lathe is a Sherwood 1642. I have already fitted a remote on/off switch which is great & very useful when needed.
The stand is solid steel & is a drilling tip used in mining up North. It is 25cm wide, 105cm tall. I don't know what the weight is but it is B****y heavy.
Just a matter of bolting the lathe down & finding time to try it out.

Col

While looking at the different outriggers available for outboard turning I came across this one..... now, that's an outrigger to drool (and trip) over!

Thanks Col for getting me going on this. Now you have me thinking...

That looks nifty Neil, and would be a bit less of a workout to move around than the VM hinged floor-support model.

BTW, I had GJ's Jet cast iron legs and they were nice and heavy but would've worked better if they'd been splayed more. I added cross-braces on the long side at the back and that didn't help.

The stand-out feature of the T/tools is the smooth powerful motor.

But when a member of that 'club' I heard several accounts of folk waiting a long time for replacement motherboards.

Originally Posted by BlackbuttWA

Many thanks to all the replies...even those off-topic ones..

My lathe is a Sherwood 1642. I have already fitted a remote on/off switch which is great & very useful when needed.
The stand is solid steel & is a drilling tip used in mining up North. It is 25cm wide, 105cm tall. I don't know what the weight is but it is B****y heavy.
Just a matter of bolting the lathe down & finding time to try it out.

Col

Col, I think that the 250mm base may be too small. Proceed with caution and see how it goes particularly at the end of the rest.

Originally Posted by NeilS

While looking at the different outriggers available for outboard turning I came across this one..... now, that's an outrigger to drool (and trip) over!

Thanks Col for getting me going on this. Now you have me thinking...

That would be better if it had a stand right to the floor under the bed.

Definitely a good idea and similar to one that I use on the Teknatool. The banjo actually flexes a bit on this.

Forgot the pics.Outboard2.jpgOutboard.jpg

Originally Posted by

That would be better if it had a stand right to the floor under the bed.

Yes, had the same thought myself.

Thanks for the photos of yours, .

Originally Posted by

Col, I think that the 250mm base may be too small. Proceed with caution and see how it goes particularly at the end of the rest.

Already thought of that , thanks.

I have a 45cm x 2mm round disc from disc plough which I can weld to the base to make a bigger footprint.
This should increase the stability. Just need to get the welder out.

Col

Originally Posted by BlackbuttWA

Already thought of that , thanks.

I have a 45cm x 2mm round disc from disc plough which I can weld to the base to make a bigger footprint.
This should increase the stability. Just need to get the welder out.

Col

Having read all the above with interest, is there any consensus\opinion on the Nova 2024 vs say the bigger Vicmarc or Stubby's? (apart from or including price $ wise) i.e fit for purpose (mainly bowls and hollow forms)
Regards
Grant