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#5 in Wood Lathes

NOVA Comet II DR 12-Inch Midi Lathe

Name: NOVA Comet II DR 12-Inch Midi Lathe
Brand: NOVA
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

NOVA

$499.00 – $649.00

12-inch swing midi lathe with 16.5 inches between centers and a 3/4HP motor spinning 250 to 4,000 RPM. Compatible with NOVA's chuck ecosystem and expandable with bed extensions.

8.5

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.4

User Sentiment

8.6

Value Score

8.1

Complaint Risk

8.6

Freshness

8.2

Community

8.6

Availability

8.7

Pros

Direct access to NOVA's excellent chuck lineup
Compact footprint for small shops
Good mid-range value

Cons

3/4HP motor bogs in deep bowl cuts
Plastic speed-control housing feels cheap

Don't buy this if…

Do not buy for aggressive large-bowl roughing; the motor is the smallest among serious midis.

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NOVA Comet II DR 12-Inch Midi Lathe

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