The NOVA NEUTRON is the most sophisticated wood lathe NOVA has ever built. Striatech DVR direct drive delivers 2HP of constant torque from 50 to 5,000 RPM — no belts, no pulleys, no power lost in transmission. A 4.3″ full-color TFT touchscreen puts complete machine control at your fingertips. With a 360° swiveling headstock that slides the full length of the bed, 17″ inboard swing (28″ outboard with outrigger), and a 10-year motor warranty, the NEUTRON is engineered to inspire.

Offered with Cast Iron Stand

The NOVA NEUTRON combines Striatech DVR direct drive technology with the most advanced control interface ever fitted to a NOVA lathe. Every element is designed so the machine handles the complexity — and you focus on the wood.

2HP DVR Direct Drive Motor

The spindle is the rotor. There is no belt, no pulley, and no stage between the motor and your work — which means zero transmission power loss, whisper-quiet operation, and full torque available at any speed. The NEUTRON delivers 50 RPM as confidently as it delivers 5,000. Spindle position is read thousands of times per second, and power is adjusted continuously to hold your chosen RPM through heavy cuts and light finishing passes alike.

4.3″ TFT Touchscreen — A First for NOVA Lathes

A full-colour graphical interface replaces banks of buttons with icon menus, live RPM and load readout, on-screen digital indexing, service reminders, and QR code access to the manual. Multi-language support, glove-friendly operation, and F1–F4 direct-access shortcut keys put your most-used functions on the surface.

8+ Programmable Saved Speeds

Programme your turning stages directly into the machine — rough, shape, detail, finish. One press to get there. Adjust speed in 5 or 50 RPM increments; reprogramme in seconds when the project changes.

360° Swivel Headstock — Full Bed-Length Slide

The precision-machined cast iron headstock rotates a full 360° with 22.5° detents and slides the entire length of the bed. Work inboard, outboard, left- or right-handed, or at any angle the project demands. Lock it anywhere — not just at preset positions. Outboard turning capacity extends to 28″ with the optional outrigger.

Smart Safety Features

• Electronic Braking — stops the workpiece in seconds, faster and more controlled than any manual method
• Electronic Lockout — secures the machine with a code when you step away
• Load Spike Detection — monitors power draw continuously and intervenes before a dig-in becomes a problem
• Slow-Start Mode — brings large or unbalanced blanks to speed gradually, protecting both work and turner
• Smart Speed Ramp — select your workpiece diameter and the NEUTRON accelerates to a safe RPM automatically

2.4GHz Wireless Remote

Speed control and real-time RPM display from wherever you’re standing. Built-in USB connectivity handles firmware updates and data.

Drying Mode & Digital Indexing

Drying mode runs automatic forward/reverse cycles every 30 minutes — set it and leave it. Digital indexing provides 24 positions, controlled and displayed on-screen.

• 9″ Toolrest
• 130mm Faceplate
• Manual Knock Out Bar
• 2MT Live Centre
• 2MT Spur Centre
• USB A-A Cable & Fastening Hardware

10 years on the motor  |  5 years on electronics and mechanical components. No brushes to wear out, few moving parts — the best warranty in the industry.