teknatool Nova 3000 lathe bed extension

[okeydokey]

I sold my Teknatool Nova 3000 lathe some years ago but the purchaser decided he only needed a short lathe so the lathe bed extension stayed with me in dry storage, its unlikely I will ever use it so it will probably go up for sale soon. It’s barely used and in very good condition - adds useful length to your lathe, I’m told you can use several to increase the original length even further!

teknatool advise that it will also fit the Nova DVR 3000, I think it also fits the NOVA DVR 2024, DVR XP, 1624, 1624 II and Saturn Lathes as well but I'm not sure , the new ones are part number SKU55224 which is listed as fitting those above.
Anyone still got a Nova 3000 - how are you getting on with it? mine was a good solid reliable lathe never needed to even change the belt

 

[Inspector]

I have one that was my fathers that he got in the early 90's. It's on the second belt and I bought a spare at the same time. It also has the outboard attachment for bigger bowls. It has a 1 1/2 hp singe phase motor and I have a 1 1/2hp and 2hp 3phase motors if I ever decide I want variable speed but I'm not in any hurry to make the change because belt changes are not all that inconvenient. I have been keeping my eye out for bed extensions to no avail. I could buy new but they are a different cross section, shaped like / \ rather than the [ ] shape of the older ones. If I ever need longer I'll have to make it. I'd be after your extension if I lived in England but I think postage will blow the economics of buying it out of the water, unless someone is coming over and is willing to put it in their carry-on bag.

Pete

 

[okeydokey]

As you've found out the belts last ages - I seem to remember there was a little plastic window that you could (try) and see through to see what pulley your belt was using.
As you say postage would be HUGE - far more than the cost of the part. Is there a Canadian only site you could post a wanted ad?

This a photo and SKU number from teknatool yesterday - any help?
Might be able to buy new depending on what it would cost after import taxes etc

 

[Inspector]

That’s the newer style of bed and they cost in the neighbourhood of $280Can. Unless I can find an oldie like mine to cannibalize I would have to make it or accept the mismatch of the new ones. I’ll see if I can show what mine looks like.
Pete

 

[okeydokey]

Yes they are different doesn't look as if the fixing holes will align either
Here's a picture of one end of my Nova 3000 bed extension

 

[Lignafera]

I have a Nova 3000 that I use occasionally, runs well despite its age.

 

[okeydokey]

Does yours have the bed extension ? want another?

 

[Lignafera]

Mine has no bed extension, as I mainly turn bowls I do very little spindle turning. Thanks for the offer, but I have no use the extender.

 

[okeydokey]

Glad your lathes good very reliable.
I think I'll put the bed extension on ebay or list on here as well, best for it to be used than put back on the shelf

 

[Daniel j]

Do you still have the nova 3000 bed extension?

 

[okeydokey]

Hi Sorry Daniel it was sold a couple of years ago
I think I still have a very good complete tailstock and half the fittings that went with the bowl turning attachment that fitted near the front of the lathe if they are of interest