Laguna Tools
Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V)
$2999
Released 2017
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Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) vs NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe is cheaper at $599.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Nova (Teknatool)
NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe
$599.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) or NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe?
The NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe is the cheaper at $599.99. The NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) | NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2999 | $599.99 |
| Brand | Laguna Tools | Nova (Teknatool) |
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 18 | 12 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 36 | 16.5 |
| Motor power hp | 2 | 0.75 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 50-1300 / 135-3500 | 250-4000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH | 1 x 8 TPI |
| Bed material | Steel (ASTM A36) | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 570 | 84 |
Sources — Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V): lagunatools.com (verified 2026-08-01). NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe: teknatool.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) and NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 18 vs NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 12
- Distance between centers (in): Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 36 vs NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 16.5
- Motor power hp: Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 2 vs NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 0.75
- Speed range (rpm): Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 50-1300 / 135-3500 vs NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 250-4000
- Spindle thread: Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH vs NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 1 x 8 TPI
- Bed material: Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) Steel (ASTM A36) vs NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe Cast iron
- Weight (lb): Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 570 vs NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 84