Thread: Planning to buy a Nova DVR XP

I for one, never bolt any lathe to a flat top bench, its just too hard to get the chips etc away from the lathe. When I build or buy a lathe stand this one of the main considerations I look for.

I see a lot of turners bolt the lathe to what amounts to is a chest of drawers, such design can be very hard to make solid and robust, pretty yes but not very practical.

I dont know what additional cost for the cast legs are,but you can make a good lathe stand out of wood for generally much less than the cost of cast iron.

Originally Posted by hughie

I for one, never bolt any lathe to a flat top bench, its just too hard to get the chips etc away from the lathe. When I build or buy a lathe stand this one of the main considerations I look for.

/snipz

I have an oval cutout beneath my midi lathe that helps considerably. It'd work even better if the motor wasn't right under the ways beneath the spindle . It's not uncommon that I end up with a pack of shavings from the motor right up to the workpiece.

I was just browsing around and saw that the DVR 2024 is fairly close in price to the DVR XP once you add in the Nova stand and remote doodad. It's a sale price on Amazon, but it might be good to wait for it to show up again. Especially with the free shipping.

I've been selling off other stationary power tools and hand power tools to make room and collect money to pay for this. All that I'm keeping are the bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press, and grinder. SWMBO is happy at the great amount of reclaimed cellar space, not to mention the marked decrease in noise ;-)

I've the cast iron stand - solid as a rock

my only complaint is that the leg under the motor is right where I want to put my left foot, I'm working on a solution which should make me happy in this regard

the newer DVR seems to have a larger swing over bed capability

I have mine bolted on a flat top semi-custom made 'bench'. Works fine for me, although I don't get too fussy about getting all the sawdust removed around the bolts.

cheers

Mick

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

I've the cast iron stand - solid as a rock

my only complaint is that the leg under the motor is right where I want to put my left foot, I'm working on a solution which should make me happy in this regard

the newer DVR seems to have a larger swing over bed capability

Don't get your foot amputated!

Originally Posted by Colin62

Don't get your foot amputated!

Hmm

hadn't thought of that!

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Hmm

hadn't thought of that!

I can arrange that.

Originally Posted by Colin62

Don't get your foot amputated!

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Hmm

hadn't thought of that!

That left leg could become a flashy new prostheses that includes a lathe! You'd be able to turn everywhere you go!

ive got metal stands, I'd rather besser bricks with rio rod in them filled with concrete and a select hardwood board to get to final height; then melamine board to go between top of hardwood and wall. it will have to wait till we own our own place!

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Hmm

hadn't thought of that!

Jeez Nick even blind Freddy can see that's the way to go.

Originally Posted by chuck1

ive got metal stands, I'd rather besser bricks with rio rod in them filled with concrete and a select hardwood board to get to final height; then melamine board to go between top of hardwood and wall. it will have to wait till we own our own place!

A John Ewart student?

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

I've the cast iron stand - solid as a rock

my only complaint is that the leg under the motor is right where I want to put my left foot, I'm working on a solution which should make me happy in this regard

the newer DVR seems to have a larger swing over bed capability

I sure wish there was a Nova dealer that had one to touch. I'd like to check that stance in front of a machine. Our Woodcraft chain is a dealer, but their stores seldom have anything Jets on display. I'm close to New York City, we have every sort of store selling anything you can name except for a range of woodworking machines. There's one store with machinery about 20 miles and USD$15 in tunnel tolls away, but it only has has a big pile of Jets and a lonely, dusty, USD$4000 Powermatic.

Jets might be nice machines, but I'm not interested in them. They're like ants at a picnic. There are so many brands, but everyone gets a Jet lathe to display.

Trent,
you might try your local AAW group. A member may have one "on the hoof" that you could get a look at.
They may also be a source if you are considering a used machine.
Symposia are a great way to see tools and machinery.
My DVR XP is bench mounted, because I tend to work very close and in a seated position. A hole in the bench surface for shavings & chips is a good call in most cases but not for me.
I have a large shop vac nearby for fast cleanups and since I am not a production turner that setup keeps the pile of shavings manageable.
If you do go with a shop built stand don't forget
to provide space & capacity for lots of ballast.

Originally Posted by Trent The Thief

I sure wish there was a Nova dealer that had one to touch. I'd like to check that stance in front of a machine. Our Woodcraft chain is a dealer, but their stores seldom have anything Jets on display. I'm close to New York City, we have every sort of store selling anything you can name except for a range of woodworking machines. There's one store with machinery about 20 miles and USD$15 in tunnel tolls away, but it only has has a big pile of Jets and a lonely, dusty, USD$4000 Powermatic.

If the Powermatic would suit you and you have $2500 in cash. Go talk to them and ask what is the absolute least in cash you will take. It would be best if you could load it and go right then.

Ask the people at Woodcraft if there is someone they have sold a Nova to who would let you stand in front of it. Most turners are pretty accommodating and friendly.

You might check Woodcraft to see if anyone locally does workshops using Novas.

Check Craigslist for someone selling a Nova, you can look even if you don't buy.