Thread: decent lathes under or around 3K

Originally Posted by hughie

Crikey! last time I made a comment about DVR's etc not along these lines. I got a bit of a serve from the overly sensitive.

I don't think he's been back since but this might bring him outta the woodwork eh!

It's one of those things. If it dies in the bvm (in the long term) then I'm stuck.
That's the risk with newish technology. I note it's in its second iteration, so hopefully some of the bugs have been ironed out. But I recall that my dad told of similar comments going around about the time of the release of the first holden.
I suppose the thing then is to wear it out before teknatool goes bust. And to note some other other posts in this forum I can always use the bed for something else
I also note that there is a standard motor version that fits the bed, so maybe if the worst comes to happen then it will not end up as a flower pot stand
In the end am I worried
In any event if it does die in the bvm then maybe I can convince SHMBO that I need something in a higher price bracket because these cheaper ones die
Time will only tell.

Undoubtedly a DVR will die in the long run... so will any machine thats used for many hours... even the stubbys Vic's and oneways.
Just buy a lathe if you want one.

that the only thing i can think of about the dvr thats bad.

Harry, the stubbies and vicmarcs etc can have their motors replaced where as the dvr would need the whole headstock replaced (?)

cheers

When I looked at the DVR I did not like the speed change.
Nice lathe, fine speed control but it took ages to change from slow to fast. Maybe that is now changed.

I like the VL knob because I am not interested in the actual speed but how it feels and I need to be able to alter the speed quickly.

<st1:stockticker>From the manual

NOVA</st1:stockticker> DVR XP delivers incredible turning smoothness. With no belts or pulleys to cause vibration, a computer that automatically adjusts performance and solid cast iron construction, the DVR XP is one smooth operator. This delivers the ability to turn faster and more efficiently and cuts down on sanding time. The 5 FAVOURITE SPEEDS function also enables you to preselect your most used speeds, finishing your project faster.
Keith

Originally Posted by ss_11000

that the only thing i can think of about the dvr thats bad.

Harry, the stubbies and vicmarcs etc can have their motors replaced where as the dvr would need the whole headstock replaced (?)

cheers

Like any electric motor you can get it rewound... would you replace a stubby motor with a cheap piece when you could get the original rewound.
You got to remember here for one of these motors to burn/ware out its needs to be mistreated(not likely on a lathe unless its on purpose)or have many 1000's of hours use.

what does rewinding a motor do??? i've never heard of that before

Originally Posted by ss_11000

what does rewinding a motor do??? i've never heard of that before

Puts a new rubber band in it?

Good answer Big Shed, just slightly short of hilarious!

Stirlo, did you, or do you do science at school? If your answer is yes you should have covered basic electric motors by now.

Briefly, electric motors have copper wire (lots of it, that's why they are heavy) wound around a central piece called an armature. If the motor overheats this wire can have the thin coating of insulation that is on it burn off. The causes the electickery to go where it's not meant to go which in turn cause burning, smoke and smell. This means the motor has
gone to God. This being the case the armature will need to be removed and rewound with cnew copper wire thus bringing about a wonderful reincarnation.

Originally Posted by ss_11000

what does rewinding a motor do??? i've never heard of that before

Replaces all the wiring inside the motor with new wire.
Should replace the bearings at the same time.

Originally Posted by DavidG

Replaces all the wiring inside the motor with new wire.
Should replace the bearings at the same time.

thanx for the reply

The smoke gets out of the tubes and they have to put it back in.

Originally Posted by artme

Stirlo, did you, or do you do science at school? If your answer is yes you should have covered basic electric motors by now.
i came 1st in yr ten at my school and got a band 6 in the school certificate in science. either, i didnt listen or we didnt cover it ( bothe are equally as likely lol )
Briefly, electric motors have copper wire (lots of it, that's why they are heavy) wound around a central piece called an armature. If the motor overheats this wire can have the thin coating of insulation that is on it burn off. The causes the electickery to go where it's not meant to go which in turn cause burning, smoke and smell. This means the motor has
gone to God. This being the case the armature will need to be removed and rewound with cnew copper wire thus bringing about a wonderful reincarnationcool.