Wanting to re-crown an octagon barrel out on the right side of the lathe bed.
Need Suggestions for holding the 7/8" octagon barrel in a center rest that is not too hard to set up.
I have some ideas but they turn into elaborate and cost problems.
I have my fathers post WWII era home machine shop and my lathe is a South Bend 9A with 54 inch bed. These nice old hobby lathes Achilles Heels is the 0.750" headstock.
Often, you seasoned machine shop types, have "forehead slap" solutions to my problems.
Thanks in advance for any help.