Leveling sequence for a 6 footed PM1340GT?

Thanks Mike. Agree with you on a having a good level in your kit. I spent the money late last year to get one that comes in a red box! I have used it on the lathe before but I am now moving it a few inches into its more permanent position and need to get far more serious about its setup now.
 
Leveling done, the following worked for me and I got some good exercise getting up and down off the floor so many times. An assistant to read the level would have been nice but she wasn't available!

Using a Starrett machinist's level on cross slide (with the two different orientations marked for repetition):
  1. Using outboard feet on head end - leveled front to back
  2. At tailstock end, leveled end to end using one foot
  3. Tailstock end, leveled front to back
  4. Three quick reruns through above to get it dead on.
  5. With machine at level on 4 feet, inboard feet on head end pulled down finger tight, then ~ half a turn and locked. Tuned to assure level.
  6. Rechecked levels front to back both ends - minor tweak on tailstock end to get it done.
 
Leveling done, the following worked for me and I got some good exercise getting up and down off the floor so many times. An assistant to read the level would have been nice but she wasn't available!

Using a Starrett machinist's level on cross slide (with the two different orientations marked for repetition):
  1. Using outboard feet on head end - leveled front to back
  2. At tailstock end, leveled end to end using one foot
  3. Tailstock end, leveled front to back
  4. Three quick reruns through above to get it dead on.
  5. With machine at level on 4 feet, inboard feet on head end pulled down finger tight, then ~ half a turn and locked. Tuned to assure level.
  6. Rechecked levels front to back both ends - minor tweak on tailstock end to get it done.

What happened when you did a 2 collar test? Just curious.
 
Did a quick and rough Rollie's Dad Method and it appears the head needs alignment. Was out on the order of 006" on 16 inches. Will get more serious with that late this week.
 
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