Recent content by vkrause

Thank you for the advice from everyone so far. I do appreciate it. I am sure there are many pros and cons to these two models and personal taste an type of work done on it will also come into play at the end of the day. I am happy with my decision. Thank you all.

Don't try to confuse me now Mick ( you proud owner of a Record CL4). My mind is made up,...This "Nova baby" have even been named!..."Bliss39"

Thank you Boysie39, You and Blister have now helped made my mind up. I will soon be turning away on the Nova 1624-44 !...Perhaps I shall have to name my mashine after either of you! Cheers.

Thank you Blister, This sounds like sensible advice. Cheers

Right,... I have done days of research online and have narrowed it down to two lathes. The Nova 1624-44 or the Record CL4? The nova seems sturdy and a 1,5HP motor, but with stepped belt drives . The Record have variable speed, but smaller 1 HP motor. I will mostly turn bowls and platters. Some...