Re: I know this subject has been done to death but

You won't get a new lathe with reverse for less than $1700. Reverse is available only on ELECTRONICALLY variable speed lathes. The sub-$1000 lathes have a MECHANICAL variable speed (i.e. variable sheeves or pulleys). You best bet would be a Nova 3000. Comes with a 1.5hp motor and 8 speeds (as low as 215 RPM). You can add a variable speed motor and controller at a later date for as little as $300

Peter Teubel Milford, MA

Hi there Peter

Peter you might need some help from a competent electrician but it is very possible to make a utility motor run forward and reverse, when the centrifugal switch in my lathe motor came apart, I bought a 1.5 hp motor and wired her up to run in both directions, (with the help of my good friend who is a industrial electrician) so I know it can be done. Depending on the type of lathe, motors and pulleys can be changed for speed options and I would think for less than $300

Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo

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