or a "virtual lathe?"Is that what they call a "manual lathe"
In another thread I had posted a link to an article in which the writer stated some Contender barrels were chambered by the TC factory in a drill press. I had envisioned some type of holding fixture but maybe they did it as you say, with a center mounted on the table.I knew a fellow who had chambered several barrels using a floor mounted drill press with a center mounted on the table. He held the barrel with his hand. He did use oil though. WH