Pete,

spaco wrote:
I know you said that you didn't want a DRO, but I have one on my old
mill and I haven't looked at the dials (except Z) since. So, if you do
get stuck with the 8 TPI, that's what I'd do.

It is not a question of "getting stuck" - I have the option to return
the machine. At this point, I suspect that would be a bad idea, but I
am researching options.

Just out of curiosity, what does a DRO measure on a lathe?

Bill