+1 to Operator. -1 to Surly, must have been made the day after a bender. But I still love them, this is just stuff that needs to be done.
I figured there was a chance I had just mangled the cup press job, but the guru at the shop noticed the facing was off as he cut it, much more than just paint overspray. Ream & face, re-press, smooth as silk. It no longer feels like a cheap headset. Though no doubt it will sooner than the good ones.
I'm really amazed at what a difference it made.
Other lessons learned:
Tip from LBS guru - press one cup at a time. BTW he, too, was surprised at it being so off. Said it is unusual.
Tip from me -- don't go to LBS on weekend. Lots of customers, and kids on the work benches. Young and spirited lad was most willing to help me. But when he approached my headset with the tool to thread and face the BB, I opted to thank him and return on a week day.