[Newbie] Lathe Bed Wear ?

[epanzella]

I got a chance tonight to play a bit and I found by slightly loosening the rear carrage hold down it now cuts easily within .002" for the length of the 2' piece ( it's about .001 large in the middle ). Good point about turning a piece unsupported and that will now be my next step in evaluating and tuning this old girl for possible service doing mainly gunsmith work.
The half nuts look ok as far as I can see without dissambly and the thread dial appears in good condition so I expect it will thread ok but time will tell.

Thanks for the help
Best of the Season
Mike

Glad you're making progress. Sounds like a great old girl that will give you many years of service.
Merry Christmas.
Ed P