tim220225: What I was going to do next was use a cut the piece off with cut-off tool close to the chuck. Then re-chuck it on a more concentric surface. Then finish cut to the about a 1 1/4 inch long and cut that off. Next drill and tap my threads. Tap by rotating chuck by HAND. I notice the stock I have must be about .020 over what I thought would be 1.000. That is nice!. What do you guys think? Capt,n