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New Nova DVR-XP lathes?

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I have heard that Teknatool will be releasing a new version of their DVR 3000 lathe sometime this fall. The only mention that I could find via Google was from Sorby's website which states it will be introduced by Sorby at a woodshow in mid October:

http://www.robert-sorby.co.uk/bulletin_board.htm

I was planning to buy the DVR 3000 at Woodcraft, but now I wonder if waiting for the DVR XP is worthwhile. How does it compare to the DVR 3000?

Any news?
 
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The biggest difference I see from Poolewood's page is the preset speeds. On the DVR you can only change speed by holding down the up/down buttons. Takes longer than turning a dial or pressing a button to go directly to the speed you want. And it sounds like they have improved the low-speed torque.

Graeme
 
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