Thread: a bargain Nova 3000

Lets have a look at this

$400
Second-hand
6 years old
Superseded model
Belt adj speeds
swivel head

So what to be a first time lathe you cant get something this good? - how can you people say better that a first lathe - if someone wants to try wood-turning and only has $400 - $500 this is far better than a MC900 new or a GMC or Ryobi - this lathe is ideal for a first lathe.

I think anyone who has a better lathe than a GMC would not be interested in this lathe, the step up from a MC900 is not that great.

Anyone who purchased this would be able to use it until they wanted EVS and to do pieces that were too heavy to lift and out of balance.

As for snobbery get off my back, everyone is entitled to their opinion but fair go i started with a Hafco WL18HD (MC1100 clone) and still have it and use it as well as the stubby - i could accuse you of jealousy but wouldn't bother.

I think Ray is on the money - sold elsewhere or someone offered a good price and didn't want to wait for sale to end.

A good opportunity missed i say.

Cheers