Chestnut Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 @Mark J Random lathe opinion question for you. If there were 2 lathes that you had the option of used and each were 50% off of new. Which would you get between the Nova Galaxi DVR and a Powermatic 3520? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 I've never done a side by side comparison, but just think typing I am very found of a rotating headstock. The Nova has it and the Powermatic doesn't. However, a lot of good turners do not think a rotating head stock is a desirable feature. Both lathes have sliding headstocks that can be brought to the end of the bed for larger work and improved access, but I still like the rotate feature. Beyond that I am unaware of the major differences. If you have specfics, ask away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark J said: I've never done a side by side comparison, but just think typing I am very found of a rotating headstock. The Nova has it and the Powermatic doesn't. However, a lot of good turners do not think a rotating head stock is a desirable feature. Both lathes have sliding headstocks that can be brought to the end of the bed for larger work and improved access, but I still like the rotate feature. Beyond that I am unaware of the major differences. If you have specfics, ask away. Oh i was just curious your thoughts. The Nova is considerably less than the powermatic so it seems that unless there are specific features desired the Nova is the way to go. I just stumble upon them from time to time on craig's list and have seen these 2 enough to be curious if there was an obvious superior machine. My initial thought was that there isn't it appears you agree. I'll probably never own either but i'm curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Chestnut said: Oh i was just curious your thoughts. The Nova is considerably less than the powermatic so it seems that unless there are specific features desired the Nova is the way to go. I just stumble upon them from time to time on craig's list and have seen these 2 enough to be curious if there was an obvious superior machine. My initial thought was that there isn't it appears you agree. I'll probably never own either but i'm curious. O, I don't know if I believe THAT. I'd bet you'll have yourself a lathe someday, Nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 I have a low end Jet that I bought because the price was right and it has a longer bed. Thought I'd be making more in the way of spindles and legs. Two things I'd love to have is a larger diameter swing and a head that rotates so I could do larger diameter turnings off the side of the bench. I have a picture of a sample leg I turned but can't load it on this system. When I get back to my desk at my other plant I'll see if I can remember to upload it. I've promised other pics that I haven't posted yet so don't hold your breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 This is the Jet lathe I have and a sample leg I turned from a construction 4x4. I was doing a dining table for someone who wasn't sure what type leg they wanted so I actually did 4 different - straight no taper, tapered on 2 adjoining sides, tapered on all 4 sides and this simple turned leg. Her first comment was, "You have a lathe?!" and then she went with the 2 side taper. I kind of like the shape of this one but didn't make more. I use the prototype table as a Winter work bench in my basement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Sounds like you need to put a block of wood on that lathe and turn a bowl to put on that table. You know, just something for nuts and bolts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 The end of this video has an excellent piece of advice. For low frequency use tools, don't try and find a clever spot to store them, instead think "Where would i go look for this when i need it?" This is defiantly going to help me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 I agree that's definitely good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted May 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 I kind of reverse think that. When I can't find something, I play like I have that item in my hand and need to find a place for it. Many times when I go to put that imaginary item where I think it should go, I find the one I was looking for. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cliff Posted May 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Love new Festool day. First one in two years I think. Really looking forward to using this. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, Cliff said: Love new Festool day. First one in two years I think. Really looking forward to using this. Good work. 2 Years, i don't think i've made it a single year since i first drank the kool-aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Congrats Cliff. Is that a new one or reconditioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Cliff said: Really looking forward to using this. I have been thinking about this one. Until I watched a couple of video demonstrations of the Rotex I had no interest in it. Now I can't decide between it and the ETS EC 150/5 EQ that I had been planning on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Chestnut said: Good work. 2 Years, i don't think i've made it a single year since i first drank the kool-aid. Yeah I've kind of hit a wall where I honestly don't need anything else. I bought Domino, 1400 router, cxs all within a month or two of each other, and had to smack myself into submission. I'd really like to replace my 150/3 with a brushless though. 2 hours ago, K Cooper said: Congrats Cliff. Is that a new one or reconditioned? New. One of these days I'll pick up a reconditioned tool from them. If I do it will probably be a CT. I came close a few weeks ago. 1 hour ago, Chet said: I have been thinking about this one. Until I watched a couple of video demonstrations of the Rotex I had no interest in it. Now I can't decide between it and the ETS EC 150/5 EQ that I had been planning on. I love my 150/3, I couldn't deal with life without that. But I definitely find myself needing more aggressive removal often. I'm actually more confident in my ability to keep something flat with a sander than a hand plane, so I use sanders for reasons I probably shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Speaking of Domino, I’m making a simple picture frame using the Domino. I cut one end of each piece with the tight fit and the other with the middle fit and after dry fitting, I find each joint is not level. Upon further observation, I found that the high side was on the end of the tight fit. I went back and recut the tight ones to the middle fit and all joints are now smooth. Anyone have a solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Cliff said: I'm actually more confident in my ability to keep something flat with a sander than a hand plane, so I use sanders for reasons I probably shouldn't. Hey man if it works it works. Hand tools aren't for everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 hours ago, K Cooper said: Speaking of Domino, I’m making a simple picture frame using the Domino. I cut one end of each piece with the tight fit and the other with the middle fit and after dry fitting, I find each joint is not level. Upon further observation, I found that the high side was on the end of the tight fit. I went back and recut the tight ones to the middle fit and all joints are now smooth. Anyone have a solution? Any possibility you had the machine tilted a bit, not perfectly flat against the reference face of the stock? I would think the looser fit could tolerate that better than the tight fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 I always wondered where all this "Golden Ratio" business originated from, then I stumbled across this: https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/nature-golden-ratio-fibonacci.html Now it actually makes some sense! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, wtnhighlander said: I always wondered where all this "Golden Ratio" business originated from, then I stumbled across this: https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/nature-golden-ratio-fibonacci.html Now it actually makes some sense! And now I'm reminded of every job interview I've ever had where someone made me program a fibonacci algorithm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 42 minutes ago, wtnhighlander said: I always wondered where all this "Golden Ratio" business originated from, then I stumbled across this: https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/nature-golden-ratio-fibonacci.html Now it actually makes some sense! Interesting presentation. I have to say, though, that as much as I "instinctively" like phi and Fibonaci I don't always find them to be the most aesthetic solution for every design, especially when it comes to curves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Cliff said: And now I'm reminded of every job interview I've ever had where someone made me program a fibonacci algorithm. Man that sounds awful. My job interviews always seemed like a joke. My favorite was seeing the google interview question typically asked "Why are manholes round".... lol so they don't fall down the hole silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Speaking of lathes, the only new large tool I would buy, and one that I really sort of lust after, is a Robust lathe. A hobbyist here on the lake let me try his out, and I'm glad he did, but wish he hadn't. In the meantime, my old Delta that you have to change the belt on to change speeds will still serve me good enough for what little turning I do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Chestnut said: Man that sounds awful. My job interviews always seemed like a joke. My favorite was seeing the google interview question typically asked "Why are manholes round".... lol so they don't fall down the hole silly. Oh yeah my interviews are multiple hour nonsense sessions. More senior I get the stupider they become. I know that's why manhole covers are round but I really prefer "because people aren't square" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 On my last interview they asked me "what, like, sucks about working for (current company)?". I've taken a break interviewing since then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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