Great videos and thanks for putting in the effort! Watching your napkin ring video I became interested in the new lathe. I noticed that it sounds like the motor is bogging down and speeding up as you cut. Am I hearing things or is it really? Can you show your entire lathe on your next video? I currently turn on a Jet mini, but like the 14" swing of this lathe.
The lathe is electronic variable speed with 3 belt positions for 3 speed ranges. I am using the highest range in this video, which also means the lowest torque. The speed controller may have a slight lag in increasing the power when I start a cut but I can't say it is noticeable when I am turning.
Makes sense. Thanks for the reply as I have found it is hard to find info on the net for this lathe. Keep up the good work and thanks again for sharing!
Sorry Bob, I did pay attention to the new lathe, because I although not realizing it, purchased one similar. 25-114... And I love it! what are your thoughts.
I am quite happy with it. It is heavy enough to stay put but light enough to be portable. It has turned everything I have put on it so far without a problem. I really like the 1" tool post hole in the banjo because it lets me use all the rests that I have for my big lathe on this one as well.
Great idea, Bob. I can see making several of those with different diameters for a variety of items like that. So, how do you like your new lathe? I'd love to have that 14" swing over the bed. From what I read on their website it appears to be a well designed little lathe. Thanx for the info. I've learned a lot from your videos.
I like it! It is quite a bit noisier than the DVR but then my muffs are usually the first thing I put on when I walk into the shop. It is going to take a bit of getting used to how heavy I can cut on a 3/4 hp. lathe as compared to a 2 hp. lathe. :) Since my first lathe was a Reeves drive and the DVR is direct drive this is the first lathe I have had that requires belt changes for the different speed ranges.
I think it provides much better access to the piece as well, since I can work the whole surface without worrying about running my tool into the chuck jaws.
Hi Bob, I have watched all of your videos, some several times. I never fail to learn something new and I appreciate how thorough you are. I am very curious about your new lathe and what happened to the NOVA. I am a new wood turner still using a Shopsmith. Info on your equipment would be EXTREMELY helpful in choosing a dedicated lathe.
The new midi lathe is a General International 25-114 M1 Maxi Lathe VF. Specs are available on their web site but I can't put a link in a reply. My main lathe is a Nova DVR which I have been using for about 6 years now. The main point that tipped the scale for this midi is that it uses tool rests with a 1" post so I can use all the ones I already have. Most midi lathes use a tool rest with a 5/8" post.
Thanks Bob, The 19th Like was mine.. :D.
Very nice.. I'm going to try it.
OpenSesame001 1 month ago
Thanks for all the good videos, tips, and techniques. It makes it a lot easier to play on the lathe.
Leonard
MrLeonard55 7 months ago
Hi Bob,
Great videos and thanks for putting in the effort! Watching your napkin ring video I became interested in the new lathe. I noticed that it sounds like the motor is bogging down and speeding up as you cut. Am I hearing things or is it really? Can you show your entire lathe on your next video? I currently turn on a Jet mini, but like the 14" swing of this lathe.
Thanks,
Matt Lewis
tricolorwoodturners 8 months ago
Hi, Matt:
The lathe is electronic variable speed with 3 belt positions for 3 speed ranges. I am using the highest range in this video, which also means the lowest torque. The speed controller may have a slight lag in increasing the power when I start a cut but I can't say it is noticeable when I am turning.
Take care
Bob
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@bobham5 Hi Bob,
Makes sense. Thanks for the reply as I have found it is hard to find info on the net for this lathe. Keep up the good work and thanks again for sharing!
Best regards,
Matt
tri-colorturners
tricolorwoodturners 8 months ago
Sorry Bob, I did pay attention to the new lathe, because I although not realizing it, purchased one similar. 25-114... And I love it! what are your thoughts.
Aharndts 8 months ago
Hi, Aharndts:
I am quite happy with it. It is heavy enough to stay put but light enough to be portable. It has turned everything I have put on it so far without a problem. I really like the 1" tool post hole in the banjo because it lets me use all the rests that I have for my big lathe on this one as well.
Take care
Bob
bobham5 8 months ago
Excellent Bob. That's a good technique to know. You always make it look so easy.
Regards, Gary
gmertl 10 months ago
Great idea, Bob. I can see making several of those with different diameters for a variety of items like that. So, how do you like your new lathe? I'd love to have that 14" swing over the bed. From what I read on their website it appears to be a well designed little lathe. Thanx for the info. I've learned a lot from your videos.
Larenzoid 1 year ago
Hi:
I like it! It is quite a bit noisier than the DVR but then my muffs are usually the first thing I put on when I walk into the shop. It is going to take a bit of getting used to how heavy I can cut on a 3/4 hp. lathe as compared to a 2 hp. lathe. :) Since my first lathe was a Reeves drive and the DVR is direct drive this is the first lathe I have had that requires belt changes for the different speed ranges.
Take care
Bob
bobham5 1 year ago
Like always...very thorough, and informative. Please keep them coming...really great
The1andOnly1ToB 1 year ago
Bob, that is a very clever way to create a tight jam chuck. I have got to try that! THANKS!
Guy
BradburyGuy 1 year ago
Excellent idea Bob. Keep making these video's.
Leonard
MrLeonard55 1 year ago
Good idea. A lot safer than holding small stuff in the chuck jaws. Thank you.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
baconsoda 1 year ago
Hi, Brendan:
I think it provides much better access to the piece as well, since I can work the whole surface without worrying about running my tool into the chuck jaws.
Take care
Bob
bobham5 1 year ago
Hi Bob, I have watched all of your videos, some several times. I never fail to learn something new and I appreciate how thorough you are. I am very curious about your new lathe and what happened to the NOVA. I am a new wood turner still using a Shopsmith. Info on your equipment would be EXTREMELY helpful in choosing a dedicated lathe.
Thank you,
Rick
rhots995 1 year ago
Hi, Rick:
The new midi lathe is a General International 25-114 M1 Maxi Lathe VF. Specs are available on their web site but I can't put a link in a reply. My main lathe is a Nova DVR which I have been using for about 6 years now. The main point that tipped the scale for this midi is that it uses tool rests with a 1" post so I can use all the ones I already have. Most midi lathes use a tool rest with a 5/8" post.
Take care
Bob
bobham5 1 year ago
Great video, i like new ideas, it`s allways a problem to turn rings that was a clever way thanks /Mats
olishett 1 year ago
what happend to your nova ???
elmo2000ad 1 year ago
I still have it. I bought this one as second, portable lathe that I could move out into the back yard on a nice day to use for demos.
Take care
Bob
bobham5 1 year ago
you are good. thank you for posting your work. Great source to learn from. Keep up the great work.
AngelM158 1 year ago