Mounting the Headstock Again

[@blazunlimited]

I like the faceplate first idea. It sounds very sensible to face off the tailstock parts on the lathe.😊

[@a-k-jun-1]

Mr Allen, coming together nicely. Also, drill bit extensions are available from most hardware stores for relatively cheap, that would make those chamfer bits work in the drill press (sorry post drill on your side of the pond).

[@jambusspeakermouse1325]

I'd recommend getting some cheap thrust bearings for the leadscrew so you can do the nuts up very tight and reduce backlash. That's just a nice upgrade for any lathe. Having a faceplate on there is going to allow you to do lots more accurate milling operations so good idea to do next. Have you checked the spindle along it's length using a dial indicator? Might be worth double checking the accuracy before moving on with faceplates etc as otherwise any error will be replicated in everything you make. When you do make the faceplate it will be important to check it isn't concave/convex. That too will reveal either misalignment in the headstock or cross slide. Love seeing the progress!

[@HaveAGoAlan]

Going to be checking the faceplate on the surface plate after I face it off, and then adjusting the cross slide as needed :)