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NOVA COMET 14 DR MIDI LATHE SKU 46900
The NOVA Comet 14 DR continues the legacy of the Comet Midi Lathe with expanded capacity and digital functionality. Solid cast iron lathe with Digital Readout and a 14” Swing Capacity. The NOVA Comet 14 DR is the perfect solution for a wide variety of projects from small pens to larger bowls and platters.
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WARRANTY:
* 2 Year Warranty on Parts and Components
* 1 Year Warranty on Motor and Electronics
* Restrictions apply
Product Description
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14″ SWING 18.5″ BETWEEN CENTERS |
Swing over bed – 14″/355mm Distance between Centers – 18.5″/469mm (Extendable with optional Bed Extension Accessory SKU 46901) |
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VERSATILE SPEED RANGE | 2-step Electronic Variable Speed range. Low range: slower speeds from 250 RPM up to 1,100 RPM for larger spindle and bowl work. Fast range: from 750 RPM up to 3,450 RPM for miniature turning work. |
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FORWARD AND REVERSE |
Quickly and easily change direction between forward and reverse. This offers you additional flexibility and allows you to achieve a superior finish, reducing the need for extensive sanding. |
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EASY KNOB CONTROL | Quickly dial-in the correct speed for the job, material and conditions. You’re not limited to fixed-speed steps that are potentially dangerous. |
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EXTENDABLE BEDS | Flexible capacity to match your project. – 14″/355mm Capacity Over Bed – 18.5”/469mm Between Centers standard – 44”/1,120mm Between Centers with one extra accessory bed extension (Additional purchase SKU 46901. Each bed extension is 25.6”/650 mm in length.) |
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SOLID CAST IRON ANTI-VIBRATION |
CAD designed webbing to absorb vibration throughout the bed length. Exceptional structural strength, precision machined for superior fit and finish |
| ACCESSORIES | Large Range of NOVA Accessories NOVA Chucks and Jaws, Faceplates, Chisels, Centers all enhance your use of the NOVA Comet 14 DR Midi Lathe. Comet Stand 47050 compatible Comet 14 DR 46900. |
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| SPECIFICATIONS | Swing over bed – 14”/355mm Strong 2MT Spindles Distance between Centers – 18.5”/ 469mm (extendable with optional Bed Extension Accessory SKU 46901) Quick Action Cam Controls – With comfortable rubber grip for fast and secure locking Spindle Speeds – Electronic Variable Spindle Speed Range – Low range: slower speeds from 250 RPM up to 1,100 RPM for larger spindle and bowl work. Fast range: from 750 RPM up to 3,450 RPM for miniature turning work. Spindle Thread – 1” x 8TPI Motor – 1HP, 120V, Single Phase, 60Hz Shipping info: 93lbs/42kgs Footprint: 32-3/8″/821mm x8.5″/215mm |
4 reviews for NOVA COMET 14 DR MIDI LATHE SKU 46900
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Faceplate (3”/80mm)
- NOVA Modular Toolrest (9095 and 9027)
- NOVA 2MT Live Center
- NOVA 2MT Spur Center
- Knock Out Bar
- Manual & Fastenings
WARRANTY:
* 2 Year Warranty on Parts and Components
* 1 Year Warranty on Motor and Electronics
* Restrictions apply
wcfisher –
I just picked the Nova Comet II DR up from Home Depot online and it is nice to see it available. Also bought the G3 chuck & Cole package. Remarkable pricing for direct speed control and cast iron rigid stability. If you use the tool rest you may need to file smooth the top edge. I am really glad to own this upgrade over the mini so I can work with bowls of a standard size. Nice castings & machine work!
Dave Ronyak –
I recently purchased [February 2020] this lathe in USA specifications. There is one huge glitch in its operations. The lower speed pulleys provide a speed range from about 280 to 1100 RPM and the upper speed pulleys provide a speed range from about 1800 to 4100 RPM. And very commonly, I want an RPM range that is in the missing 1100 to 1800 range. Other than this issue, the unit appears to run well, although thus far I have only run it unloaded to break-in the motor brushes and bearings, and I have turn only two small items between centers.
nova (store manager) –
Hi Dave, those speed ranges should be covered by the 2nd pulley setting unless you have an issue with your machine. If the machine is defective, then we would be happy to replace or repair it. Please verify the speed by using a tachometer to measure the actual spindle RPM’s. Let us know how it goes.
Wayne Beck –
Received the 14-DR about two weeks ago. I consider myself a novice to experienced turner, having primarily turned pens and handles, but am moving to bowls and segmented bowls, quickly bumping into the limits of my 10″ Excelsior. The 14-DR is definitely a 14″ throw machine with a stated 18 1/2″ length. Decent weight for it’s size, at around 93+- lbs.
So far, it’s a great lathe, especially at it’s price point, a great value. The headstock has two pulleys for the speed range, (no load) with the lower range I have seen between 250 and 1850 RPM, while the upper range goes from 750-ish to 3600 RPM, so there is an overlap there. Since I have yet to turn a larger item such as a bowl, I may update my speed findings under load later.
Power plug is not mechanically attached, but rather has a female end to plug in to the control unit. Simple switch between forward and reverse, with a light to clearly show which setting you are on already, just above the power on/off buttons. great reminder! You must unplug the unit for the forward/reverse light to turn off.
Tail stock came right up to the head-stock center vertically on the button! Just a simple side to side adjusting to fully center due to tail stock slight movement. Definitely not an issue for me.
Nicely finished, all parts and attachments in place, with even a small tool holder for wrenches, etc. (Instructions said nothing about this, figured it out myself).
DO follow the motor break-in, as this is a brushed motor. Give the brushes time to break in.
Thus far (several pens, handles, test runs) the lathe has proven it’s worth to me.
John Walter –
This is an amazing piece of equipment. Since this is a pre-production unit, there were a few minor issues, but they do not take away from the lathe. I am very happy to have gotten the opportunity to pick a Nova lathe for my shop.