Got it all started up and checked out. The DRO is going to take some learning. Run out with the 4 jaw chuck I had ordered was right at .001 with a machined check piece. Not bad, I've heard slightly better and worse, so I'm not sure what to actually expect from this lathe the way it comes. The Chucks are fairly smooth with no tight spots. Lathe seems smooth and fairly quiet. I only tested things manually.
I did possibly find one issue, but hoping it's just me. On the compound rest there is an angle adjustment that should allow me to make my own custom angled collets and stuff like that. I thought if I loosened the tool post clamping lever you could rotate it that way? Well it won't budge. I'll have to ask around on some of the cue maker's forums to see what I'm doing wrong.
I did possibly find one issue, but hoping it's just me. On the compound rest there is an angle adjustment that should allow me to make my own custom angled collets and stuff like that. I thought if I loosened the tool post clamping lever you could rotate it that way? Well it won't budge. I'll have to ask around on some of the cue maker's forums to see what I'm doing wrong.