I am considering buying the Nova 3000 lathe. Has anyone any experience with the 1 1/2 HP Leeson DC motor and variable speed control. I have heard that there is problems with the shaft on the motor breaking under low torques. Thanx in advance for your help.
Not exactly but I have a 1 HP Leeson DC with variable speed on a Nova 1500. Still working fine after about 10 years
Kip Powers Rogers, AR
A long thread about the Nova lathe, marching through time. I brought my Nova DVR in August of 2002. An electronic lathe is a joy to turn on. The swivel head makes faceplate turning so much easier. I fine the 115-120 plug gives me enough power. Nice and smooth I never turn off the computer and the speed is where I left it last. The 1
1/4" x 8 spindle fits my existing faceplates & chucks without having to invest more chucking devices. There is a owners group for the Nova.
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