Teknatool NOVA 3000 Instruction Manual page 2

Nova 3000 Lathe Features at a glance
Add on Bed System
A lathe that meets your woodturning needs, your workshop space, or your pocket! Each segment is 20" in length. The feature
appeals for many different reasons:
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• Elimination of lefthand 'outboard' turning techniques and no extra outboard chucks and faceplates are necessary.
There are a number of swivel head lathes available, but the Nova 3000 has by far the most sophisticated, accurate and easy to use
swivel head on the market.
The Nova 3000 lathe can be easily and quickly swivelled to any position (360 degrees). It can be solidly locked in any position plus it
has the added security of a detent pin lock at 0,22.5,45,90 plus 315 (for left hand use).
The swivel head turns, locks easily and has a very accurate detent position, to lock the spindle in line with the tailstock. Then for
super accuracy the adjustable tailstock can be finely tuned for pin point alignment (this is factory set but can be adjusted in the field).
This combination of detent pin and adjustable tailstock, delivers suberb accuracy and is unique to the Nova 3000.
Speed Range
The Nova 3000 lathe has an eight speed range, one of the very best available. From very low speeds for large and out of balance
work through to very high speeds for small and finishing work. Some markets also have the added advantage of a variable speed
motor option (check with your reseller).
Solid Construction
Well proven design, the Nova 3000 is made from Cast Iron components for strength and rigidity. Added
features like the heavy duty twin bearing system, and special webbed bed design makes the lathe well
equipped to take heavy turning stresses. The bed has been designed with vibration dampening qualities - a
solid 1/2" cross rib is positioned long the bed unit, quickly dissapating any vibration as it travels down the bed.
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As a compact lathe (standard configuration) it is great for small turning workshop spaces.
As an extended lathe for those wanting to do extra long spindles (beyond the traditional between
centre of most lathes) the Nova 3000 delivers big turning capacity. Illustrated at left.
As a bowl lathe for those just wanting to turn bowls.
Sophisticated Swivel Head
Swivel head lathes have many advantages:
• Space saving
• Allows the turner (not the machine!) to decide the most comfortable position for your turning (saving
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