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NOVA 46300 Comet II Variable Speed Mini Lathe
12-inch x 16 ½ inch
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This tool has a robust structure, featuring an excellent lathe, which is ideal for people who make furniture and cabinets. Most woodworkers do not require a complete-size lathe, especially the ones who work in shops that are smaller.
For any person who carries out turning in smaller scale such as door handles, drawer pulls, tool handles and pens, a midi or ‘bench-top’ lathe offers a lovely choice.
A midi lathe is suitable for any hobbyist turners or any person who is not skilled in turning or one who mainly work with a stock of small diameter.
Features that make this tool Unique
The Nova 46300 Comet II has a rich feature installed with optimal power, reversing capability, all-metal build, functions without vibration, indexing pin or spindle lock and the exceptional adaptive technology of VersaTurn which prolongs the lathe’s versatility. The market does not offer anything similar to this!
The Comet presents a solid shop machine giving around 7”x 30” footprint. If you mainly use it for spindle job, you can set it 3 inches from the wall, and it will still allow the tool rest or tool slide to work well.
For a unit that is this compact, it is uniquely stable when in use and this is partly because of the lathe components’ precision machining, all tough parts of cast iron, and a terrific express current motor. Four soft, big rubber feet make this tool stronger; they connect to the lathe base.
These rubber feet assist in absorbing the little throbbing produced by the motor, preventing the lathe from moving while on the stand. You can fasten the lathe on the stand, although this is unnecessary.
It is a good idea for you to buy or even better, set up a lathe stand. It would be ideal for the stand to be sufficiently high so that the spindle’s centerline can be level with your elbow. You can create this simple stand using plywood cutoffs.
The Comet has a direct current motor of ¾ HP electronic variable speed. According to one user, this tool provides immense power making it possible to use the lathe at its optimal capacity.
Main Features
Electronic variable speed motor of 3/4HP offers you dial-in power when you require it.
Materials are high quality, and the solid cast iron provides stability and durability.
Spindles are 2MT making them steady.
Precision Machining.
Extendable bed lengthens your lathe according to the requirements of your project, without using up the workshop area permanently!
The Quick Action Cam Controls adjust precisely to your needs fast.
A comprehensive warranty is available, supported by a total replacement warranty of one year on electronics and motor and an additional limited warranty of 2 years on all parts apart from electronics, consumables, and motor.
How the Nova Comet II works
The motor propels two 3-step pulleys linked through a drive belt. It offers 3-speed ranges. It is possible to variably adjust every speed range while working, by using the motor controller’s control knob.
But, you do not require switching the drive belt manually on the pulleys to shift from one-speed range to a different one.
You can do this by releasing the motor lock handle then raising the motor upwards using the motor mount handle. It discharges the pressure on the drive belt.
When you raise the drive belt of the headstock, you will see the drive belt. Switching the belt is very easy. The entire procedure takes 30 seconds only. The ranges of speed are:
250 – 680 RPM
530 – 1,420 RPM
1,380 – 4,000 RPM
To turn huge bowls, utilize the speed range that is lower and for turnings that are very small, like drawer knobs, use the optimal speed range. The Comet utilizes a poly belt that is ribbed, instead of a v-belt or flat. The running of these belts is very smooth because they consist of a bigger surface area that touches the surface of the pulley.
Advantages of Nova Comet II
The controls of the motor are all situated on the lathe’s right section, out of the way, but can be accessed easily. The power switch which is dust sealed provides a lovely touch.
The speed variations are incredibly smooth through each speed range in the front and rear direction. The front and rear switch is indispensable and enables you to sand the wood fibers off, which turn to the front when sanding is done in the front direction, offering a quality finish.
The Comet consists of the regular spindle whose teeth are 1” x 8 and Morse taper of 2”. It signifies that you can utilize the vast variety of lathe trimmings the market has to offer.
Disadvantages
The speed range scale is a bit too tiny to read without straining and appears somehow confusing.
Buying the Nova Comet II
As you will discover with a lot of midi lathes, you can buy a bed extension, which will prolong the lathe capacity; in this instance by an extra 24 1/2″, offering you nearly 42″ between centers.
The VersaTurn system is the neatest accessory you can buy for the Comet. It consists of an aluminum coupler (die-cast), which costs $29.99 that you place on the spindle’s outboard end. You are then able to mount numerous accessories on the coupler fast.
Presently, the accessories present are:
Grinding Wheel
Whetstone grinder of 8″
Review from a satisfied customer
One happy customer claimed to have utilized the Nova Comet for almost 30 hours in four months, for bowel as well as spindle turning. He stated that most aspects of this tool are likable and the motor is very capable of dealing with a stock of any size, which the lathe can contain.
It operates free of vibration, and the adjustable speed control offers smooth speed changes in forward & reverse routes. The size of the locking handles is useful and holds securely while the tailstock and banjo glide effortlessly across the rails. The VersaTurn accessories provide a lot more functionality to the Nova Comet II.
Conclusion
Cabinet and furniture makers who just require a lathe for minor scale turning as well as hobbyist turners, pen turners and the ones who have just started woodturning are advised to use this lathe.
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NOVA 46300 Comet II Variable Speed Mini Lathe 12-inch x 16 ½ inch Review
Cabinet and furniture makers who just require a lathe for minor scale turning as well as hobbyist turners, pen turners and the ones who have just started woodturning are advised to use this lathe.
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