Nova Nebula 18” DVR Wood Lathe

With intelligent computerized control, the Nova Nebula 18” DVR Wood Lathe opens up a whole new world of options not found in traditional wood lathes. It delivers superior direct drive torque to the spindle for smooth, vibration-free efficiency over a vast speed range accessible with the turn of a knob. There are no brushes or belts to wear out, and few moving parts, ensuring a lifetime of trouble-free motor performance. The wired remote controller features a magnetic backing, which lets you place it wherever it’s most convenient. Other features include 8 customizable speed presets, three speed ramp settings that ramp up the RPMs as required by the size of your turning, adjustable electronic braking, and a slow drying mode, which lets you evenly dry your finished piece on the lathe at just 50 RPM.

Nebula 55600 18” DVR Wood Lathe Details:

• State-of-the-art high-torque direct drive motor provides optimum power at the spindle for challenging blanks, especially at low RPMs
• Baseline capacity of 18” swing over bed and 25” between centers, upgradable with optional accessories
• Headstock slides along the bed and swivels 360° for outboard turning
• No transmission power lost through belts and pulleys
• Wired, movable, remote controller with magnetic backing
• Variable speeds from 50 to 4000 RPM with just a turn of the knob
• Easy coarse or fine speed adjustments over entire speed range
• (8) Programmable speed settings for fast access to common RPMs
• 24 spindle indexing divisions (15° apart)
• Speed chart guide in menu; on-screen error mode diagnostics
• Timer function lets you dry finished work smoothly and evenly at low RPM
• Chisel jam sensor shuts down lathe in event of chisel jam
• Adjustable vibration sensor switches the machine off in the event of strong vibrations
• Idle detection switches the machine off after a few minutes of idle time
• Startup speed ramp options are adjustable for various workpiece sizes
• Lathe can be locked with a password to prevent unauthorized use
• Heavy-duty cast iron stand with storage tray