Nova 1624-44 Wood Lathe + Nova Chuck + Accessories

Always wanted to try woodturning?

Most new turners buy a small benchtop lathe, outgrow the thing in a year and buy again. Skip the second purchase. This Nova turns pens and bottle stoppers on day one and 16 inch bowls once your skills catch up. Fine Woodworking magazine picked the 1624-44 as Best Value in their heavy-duty lathe test.

Why the 1624-44 works for a beginner

Runs on a standard 110V outlet.

1.5 HP motor with 8 speeds from 214 to 3600 RPM.

Headstock swivels up to 90 degrees. Stand at the end and turn bowls without reaching over the bed.

16 inch swing over the bed and 24 inches between centers.

24 position indexing for fluting and layout work.

1-1/4 x 8 TPI spindle with #2 Morse taper at both ends. Accessories are common and easy to find.

Everything in the lot

Lathe with steel stand

Nova 4-jaw scroll chuck with T-handle key

Faceplate

Longworth style chuck for finishing bowl bottoms

Spur drive center

Live center

Drill chuck on a #2 Morse taper arbor

Tool rest

Original Nova instruction manual

What you still need: a few turning tools (bowl gouge, spindle gouge and parting tool), a face shield and wood. Your firewood pile counts.

Pickup in Bismarck. The lathe is heavy, so bring a pickup and a friend.

Price is for the whole lot.