Need Advice - A good problem to have

[Kurt Whitley]

The Jet 1442 is still a Reeves drive lathe.

Good point. Also, the 1442 has a minimum speed of 450RPM, IIRC. That can be a bit fast for a out of balance 14" blank.
The Nova allows 215 minimum speed, which is well positioned for blanks up to 16".
Of course the EVS of the Jet gets you as slow as you would ever want to go.

[Kennneth Sain]

I agree on the Grizzly chuck and would also recommend checking out the Grizzly lathes. I'm quite pleased with mine. Their tech support is also quite prompt and helpful.

[Richard Kagen]

I stood there looking at the $999 Nova and the $271 (329 less 10% less $25 rebate) Jet 1220 and figured if I still turning in a year I will sell the Jet for $175-$200 and move on up or even keep the cute little bugger for my son.

I got lots of "help" at the store and now also own an 8" slow grinder, Wolverine, Wolverine Vari-Grind attachment, long 1/2" fingernail, 3/4" roughing and a caliper.

$630 ish later I can at least sharpen and turn. Still "need" a chuck.

Thanks for all of the help. No picture never happened ?