My old Rockwell/Delta is a bit younger than your Beaver but it's
essentially the same lathe. (I guess the stopped hole was a later
improvement.) With the bed extension on you're probably going to need or
want a steady rest. And if you ever decide to get a scroll chuck for it
you'll find that the Nova series is the only one around that has a
7/8-14tpi headstock spindle adapter. (I believe it is highly likely that
your inboard thread size is the same as my later model.)

Happy turning!

J.

Graham Gilbert wrote:
Eureka!!!

You were right, J. A couple of strategic applications of WD 40, a couple of
hours of patience, a pipe wrench outboard and presto. (There was no stopped
hole)

Thanks to everyone for the help. I sandblasted the body yesterday, and will
prime and paint it over the next few days. Then to mount it on what used to
be the base of my workbench.and give her a whirl (no pun intended...)

I'm actually quite happy with this unit. It has an extension to the bed so I
can take up to 52 inches in length.