On Nov 28, 11:19*pm, "Ed Huntress" wrote:
"Jim Wilkins" wrote in message
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I'm sure there are many possible solutions. ...
Ed Huntress

The problem is making the first headstock spindle without another
lathe. Once you have it you can machine a better one.

In my case someone would likely offer me a good lathe cheap *after*
seeing the one I struggled to make.

jsw