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Sale has 3 Nova deals but I don't know the difference.
First is the Nova G3, then there are two pen turning packages.
Do the two pen turning packages include the Nova G3?
If that's true, the second package is one dollar less than the Nova G3 alone....

Bill

I ordered the Nova pen turning kit and lucky me, the supplier provided the Supernova2 chuck instead of the Nova G3. Not sure if they have more like this or not but it may be a good time to order one.

Phil

What's the difference between the Supernova 2 and the G3?

I have never owned the G3 but Nova says it is much beefier. It is a substantial hunk of heavy duty metal. It’s a little cold in my shop right now for turning anything but I can hardly wait to start learning to use it.

I'm pretty sure Santa Clause ordered the Nova G3 on sale from Shopsmith for me. Be nice if they sent something heftier but I suspect your 'supplier' wasn't Shopsmith.

wgander wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:47 am What's the difference between the Supernova 2 and the G3?

The SuperNova2 is a bit larger, a bit heavier, has a bit larger capacity, and the key for tightening is a hex key.

Mine did come direct from Shopsmith. There was a small disclaimer notice that the supplier had included the Supernova2 chuck rather than the G3. I took a few minutes this morning to sharpen my lathe tools so if I get a warm enough day I can give it a spin.

Phil

Here's what Teknatool says the differences between G3 and Supernova 2 are on their web page (spoiler alert, pretty much what rpd said):

https://teknatool.freshdesk.com/support ... -supernova

Thanks for the link. The G3 is all the Shopsmith needs (based on max diameter of bowls). Price comparisons have to include capability to mount on a Shopsmith. If the adapter is not included....

My SuperNova2 came with the Shopsmith adapter, very beefy indeed. It's not like I needed the SuperNova2 for my shop smith but if I ever do add a dedicated late it is good to know that it is capable of turning larger bows, plates or banjo rims.