The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Kampbell - I would be interested in that manual. My model is very similar save the overhead cutting arrangement (no manual screw and diff cutting head)
Tell me how I might arrange that with you etc. Been a few weeks since i look at the messages, thank you. Any info is good info...

Hello - I'm new to the cutting world, and a proud owner of a Challenger purchased from a fellow who gave up. That said, I'm wondering a couple things: 1. Does this model have a capability to cut a lead in/lead out and locking groove? I don't see the little crank you would see on some lathes to do th...