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  1. 16th October 2009, 05:50 PM #16
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    But the double-ended MT is more accurate. Slip it in with the headstock loose, slide up the tailstock and clamp it. Wind out the quill whatever it takes to ensure a nice, snug fit and then clamp the headstock.

    Bingo!

    No peering at the drive-/tail-spurs in the dinginess of the shop at the end of a long working day... and then only finding out you screwed up when your turning comes out oval at one end.
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  3. 16th October 2009, 09:35 PM #17
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    I've had a Nova 1624 for about 18mths and am really happy with it. I find the belts easy to change, but an EVS would be nice to slowly bring up the speed especially on larger pieces. There is always the option of the add on EVS & motor, albeit a bit pricey for me at the moment. Nova is a good solid, versatile lathe which I'm sure you'll be happy with for a wide variety of turning. There's a lathe comparison in Fine Woodworking which rated it very highly.
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  4. 16th October 2009, 09:45 PM #18
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    I used a 1624 whilst taking lessons - nice lathe
    but I got the one same as Jock , I like the infinitesimal changeability in speed
    When you buy get them to throw in that double ended MT2 thingy. I got one later and use it often especially when lining up for pen turning (teknatool make one)
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