Just to update everyone on this lathe, I have been using it like crazy since I got it up and running a year and a half ago. I just finally got my buddy to make a half nut for me today, now I just need to go to the shop in the morning and figure out how to make it fit and work correctly haha. This machine works pretty damn good, just have a few little issues I need to tighten up but love making stuff with it. I have no clue what I am doing but I sure do enjoy doing it!