I ordered this lathe a couple of months ago. Rikon was having supply chain issues. I believe this lathe has been unavailable for a year or more. Didn't take long to set it up. The semi driver couldn't get up my driveway so I took the truck down and loaded it up. That actually turned out to be a big advantage because I could slide the lathe out and onto the legs without having to lift it. I'm sure I'll feel it a little tomorrow but it wasn't bad at all. I tinkered with it a bit but it'll be tomorrow before I really give it a workout.

Congrats on the new member of the family Kent.

Good on you! Can’t wait to see it in action!!

I love the smell of new tools in the morning! Congrats!

That's a nice looking piece of machinery there Kent

Nice.  Shiny and new tools are always a morale booster.

New tools make you want to create.

I got it dirty, though.

 

 appears it's working satisfactory

 

Norm Abram:
Before we get started I'd like to take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools PROPERLY will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this. There is no other more important safety rule...

[Norm points to his glasses.]

Norm Abram:
...than to wear THESE... safety glasses...

[He holds up ear protectors]

Norm Abram:
...and also HEARING protection when necessary.