On Oct 31, 8:00 pm, Dom wrote:
... It isn't bolted down, but weighs 1200kg. (2640 lbs). I guess if it was bolted down, it might
eliminate some of the vibration.


Doesn't matter how much it weighs; the headstock needs to be bolted
down. Sounds like a nice lathe though, get 'er bolted down and you
should be able to get real nice finishes with some heavy cuts.



Could the preload on the spindle bearings need adjustment?

Get her bolted down first.

I also seem to be having a little trouble getting a nice finish when facing
off.

Lock the carriage and set DOC with the cross-slide. Feed from the
center out. Bolt the headstock down.


I haven't tried engaging the cross slide feed, ...

Try power feed from the center out. You'll love the results.

Oh, and did I say: Bolt the headstock down!