Looks great Bernie. I have not tried to turn still yet. You mentioned the three jaw chuck. I had not trued mine up, so I did the same checks that you had mentioned, and mine seems to be perfect as well. As far as the collets go, I was afraid that I was tightening them down too tight, so I thought I might need sizes that were in between the ones that I had. The problem may be with the lose nut installing then
Mahlon I will keep you in my prayers