Well since I am now officially retired, I thought it only fitting that I get myself a little retirement present, and it came in today.
After spending the last 3 months looking and looking at bigger lathes, I decided on the Nova DVR 3000. I had it converted to 220 volts which brings it up to 2.3 hp and I can now turn 16" over center and up to 29" off to the side using the optional outrigger. It came with a 12" tool rest, 3" faceplate, live center and 4 prong spur center.
Along with the lathe and outrigger I also got a SuperNova2 companion chuck with the woodworm screw, the 4" power grip jaw set and the 45mm spigot jaw set. While I was at it (and since my wife said this would be my last tool purchase so get it now) I also got the vacuum adaptor and face plate for it. This set up will work using a normal shop vac instead of a vacuum pump.
Also last week I was talking with a friend and he said he had a Kelton coring system that he was going to sell and he would give a deal I couldn't refuse, and guess what, I didn't.
The stand (old work bench) that the DVR is sitting on has been beefed up and is now solid and weighs about 200 lbs by itself, the lathe weighs 181 lbs and the outrigger is another 40 lbs and when I get the other 4 bags of the sand for the shelf (300 lbs total) it will weigh around 700 + lbs. I don't think it will be going anywhere!
So now if anyone knows someone that is looking for an older 12" lathe with a 3/4 hp motor and stand, along with a sanding attachment. I can make them a real good deal on one.
Thanks for looking