Hello: I've been lurking for a few months while I have been taking a turning course at a local retailer. I'm new to turning but enjoy it alot, during the course I was able to turn a couple bowls, a lidded box and a pepper mill, mostly with a focus on technique.
I have researched new lathes online and driven mostly by the good review in FWW, have focused on the Nova 1624 at $1,000 plus the outboard rig ($260). This seems to be a good first machine and good value. I am interested in hearing from other Nova owners and from others if there is another good choice in that price range.