Pardon my multiple postings here today, but I have found the people on this forum to be loaded with helpful insights; experiences; and knowledge. I currently turn on a Nova DVR 2024 and have been using Nova lathes with their swiveling head design for 10 years. I am a left handed turner and like the ability to hollow bowls when the head is turned out 22 degrees. I can turn right handed, but my fine motor control is much better left handed, especially when doing final cuts. I also turn in reverse quite often.
MY QUESTION IS: Given the above statements do you all have any suggestions for an upgrade to my 2024 (disappointed with their customer support)? My shop is a single bay in my garage and quite crowded. I would like to have another, better, lathe with a swivel head, but I can probably work off the end of the lathe for my hollowing. Budget is always an issue, but I am willing to pay for a quality lathe that fits my turning style. I try to turn something every day. I do bowls, boxes, and spindles. The 20" swing is pretty important to me even though I don't generally turn many bowls or platters larger than 16-19". I would prefer to buy a used lathe nearby in Northern California, but I am willing to buy a new one and pay for shipping. Maybe this is too broad of a topic for this forum? I am grateful for any responses to this issue. Thanks - Mike
MY QUESTION IS: Given the above statements do you all have any suggestions for an upgrade to my 2024 (disappointed with their customer support)? My shop is a single bay in my garage and quite crowded. I would like to have another, better, lathe with a swivel head, but I can probably work off the end of the lathe for my hollowing. Budget is always an issue, but I am willing to pay for a quality lathe that fits my turning style. I try to turn something every day. I do bowls, boxes, and spindles. The 20" swing is pretty important to me even though I don't generally turn many bowls or platters larger than 16-19". I would prefer to buy a used lathe nearby in Northern California, but I am willing to buy a new one and pay for shipping. Maybe this is too broad of a topic for this forum? I am grateful for any responses to this issue. Thanks - Mike