The axa tool post will be a big improvement. You'll probably want an assortment of tool blocks including at least two or three standard holders.Do you have a tail stock drill chuck? That's is also very useful.9" South Bend is the standard for the older high quality hobby sized lathes. I've got a less common 11" (precursor to heavy 10"). I've had it for about 20 years and I like it a lot.
Quote from: Scotchmo on April 25, 2021, 08:17:28 PMThe axa tool post will be a big improvement. You'll probably want an assortment of tool blocks including at least two or three standard holders.Do you have a tail stock drill chuck? That's is also very useful.9" South Bend is the standard for the older high quality hobby sized lathes. I've got a less common 11" (precursor to heavy 10"). I've had it for about 20 years and I like it a lot.Yes I have a tail stock drill chuck. Has a nice assortment of 3c collets as well. Has a 1/2 hp 110 volt motor under the cabinet. Not sure if it’s original or not. I’ve heard the axa mounting plate must be machined to fit the t-slot in the cross slide. So that may be interesting.