Nova (Teknatool)
NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe
$599.99
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NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed 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.
Which is better: the NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe or Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe?
The NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe |  Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $599.99 | — |
| Brand | Nova (Teknatool) | Record Power |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 12 | 14 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 16.5 | 20 |
| Motor power hp | 0.75 | 1 (0.75 kW output) |
| Speed range (rpm) | 250-4000 | 95-3890 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1 x 8 TPI | M33 |
| Bed material | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 84 | 105.8 |
Sources — NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe: teknatool.com (verified 2026-08-01). Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe: recordpower.co.uk (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe and Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 12 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 14
- Distance between centers (in): NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 16.5 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 20
- Motor power hp: NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 0.75 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 1 (0.75 kW output)
- Speed range (rpm): NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 250-4000 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 95-3890
- Spindle thread: NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 1 x 8 TPI vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe M33
- Weight (lb): NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe 84 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 105.8