NOVA 46300 Comets II 12 in. x 16 1/2 in. Variable Speed Midi Wood Lathe is the most versatile and innovative smaller lathe on the market today. Portable and space saving, yet delivers the capacity and rugged stability of larger machines. Its powerful 3/4 HP electronic variable speed motor offers a wide speed range from 250-4000 RPM. The forward and reversing switch offers additional flexibility for a superior finish. With its 12 in. swing capacity over bed and 16.5 in. between center capacities, expandable to 41 in. with the optional bed extension accessory, you can complete a wide variety of projects. By adding the optional accessories you can transform your lathe into a total wood working station. This patented world first approach to versatile Midi Wood Lathe design delivers maximum flexibility for the lathe owner, allowing the user to consolidate key wood working and wood turning functions into the single machine, saving space, time and money. Wood Lathe available in 1 in.8TPI thread. Standard equipment: 3/4 HP variable speed motor, 3 in. faceplate, hand wheel, 6 in. tool rest, 2MT Drive center, 2MT Live Center, knockout bar, manual and fastenings. Designed by Teknatool International. Backed by a full replacement 1-year warranty on motor and electronics and a further 2-Year limited warranty on all parts excluding motor, electronics and consumables, for a total of 2-years limited warranty.
- 3/4 HP electronic variable speed motor
- Speed range from 250 to 4000 rpm
- 12 in. swing over bed and 16.5 in. between centers
- 3 step pulley system to dial in low, medium and high speed ranges
- Patented world first approach to versatile midi wood lathe design delivers maximum flexibility for the lathe owner, allowing the user to consolidate key wood working and wood turning functions into the single machine, saving space, time and money
- Self ejecting tailstock
- For help, call our customer service center on 727-954-3433
Providenci West (verified owner) –
It does exactly what I need it to do. Seems like a pretty solid machine for the price. Runs very smoothly. My only complaint would be the finish on the tool rest, didn’t like it. My tools didn’t seem to glide very well. A little tweaking and good to go. No big deal.
Maryse Von (verified owner) –
Lathe works great. However Home Depot or Teknatool should update the image of the Comet II lathe since it now has a digital speed indicator. I really love the lathe for making pens and other small items.
Harmon Hayes (verified owner) –
Easy assembly, very quite running machine.
Jewel Bailey (verified owner) –
Excellent, I received a new model a DR model, with a digital speed readout.
Cielo Zieme (verified owner) –
Easy assembly and everything works as it should at this point.
Tracey Grimes (verified owner) –
Works great! Superb value
Patrick Hills (verified owner) –
This is a great lathe! The expandability of it is great for me as a beginner. I’m able to adapt it to my needs when I’m turning spindles, bowls and small platters. The headstock thread is a standard size so it fits most brands of chucks.
Fidel Cremin (verified owner) –
A little weak on documentation but a sound machine.
Retha Conroy (verified owner) –
Well built , easy to put together out of box. Very easy to operate look foward to turning alot of turkey calls with it.
Alec Koepp (verified owner) –
Awesome lathe. Easy to use.
Betty Considine (verified owner) –
This little lathe competes with allot of the full sized ones. Definitely recommend.. Buy one with no regrets.
Pierre Douglas (verified owner) –
Dod not come with Nova Chuck as advertised. That was a real letdown from Home Depot.
Jackson Goyette (verified owner) –
Issues with alighnment if headstock and tailstock. Overall, it’s a decent lathe for the price.
Deontae Senger (verified owner) –
Excellent product at the price point. A true midi lathe at a mini price. Well constructed and designed, with add ons that increase its utility. A chuck is a must. Lots of research went into this buy, and it’s truly worth it.
Katlyn Jenkins (verified owner) –
I got it for Christmas and made 2 pens so far and it worked great, I love it, thanks for a great product
Nova Goyette (verified owner) –
Like the different features on it also so smoot running so quiet
Lorenz Kulas (verified owner) –
I have run my Nova Comet ll for 3 years now , very quiet and smooth no vibration at all, turned from pens to bowls nice lathe ..
Damien Ruecker (verified owner) –
Very happy with this machine. Would rate it 4&1/2 but not an option on this view sheet. Just two things could make it excellent — better instruction package and better tool rest. Great value!
Katelynn Wiza (verified owner) –
The lathe more than met my expectations. Packaging was great and ordering process was great. I am well pleased!
Jalyn Carroll (verified owner) –
This lathe was easy to set up. Runs smooth, and quiet. Very versatile with all the assesories available. I love it!