I am seeking to replace my Nova Comet 2. Bought it 3 years ago on a whim. Now very into turning. It continues to serve me well except I am doing some larger pieces that are at its limits. I do very little spindle work and I need a smaller lathe. Partly for space considerations but also because I like to turn outside and I don’t want the lathe so big and heavy that I can’t wheel it out of the garage/shop on a pretty day.

I was originally leaning toward the Nova Saturn. But this Powermatic, currently on sale, seems to give the Nova a run for its money. It has a less powerful motor (1 hp vs 1.75) and a smaller swing. But the outboard capacity is plenty if I start doing stuff that big. I know that Powermatics are considered to be good lathes.

Would appreciate any thoughts.

Thanks