Just got off the phone with Grizzly customer service and they said this next shipment is due this week as in Friday. They also said All backordered lathes will ship from this batch. So if like me you have been waiting patiently for your lathe, It`s on the way! I am hoping they have all the "minor" issues fixed at this point and all will be great! Thanks to Roger and all you guy`s for the superb threads on this lathe and all the info. Nice to know we have such a great knowledge base and folks who share their expertise and experience so freely.