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Not sure I understand your comment. A sharp drill and a centre punch mark on the end and away you go. Are you thinking the drill would wander? It doesn't. A small forstner bit works very well also....

I agree with the above but here's my 2 cents (Canadian). I mount the square blank in the chuck using a live centre on the tailstock end to make sure it's centred before I tighten the chuck. I pull...

+1 on the BB scrapers. I bought a couple of the smaller ones too. Turned one into a negative rake scraper as an experiment. Never looked back.

When I was interested in trying a NRS I bought a Benjamin's best scraper from Penn State for $20. It allowed me to experiment with different grind angles and to learn the proper way to use it. For...

Best thing to do is find a turning club. I seem to recall there is one in Victoria. You will save time, money and bloodshed. Most clubs offer a basic course and/or mentoring. BTW the Talon chuck with...

There is a excellent explanation of how to change bearings in that manual. Easiest is to remove them and take them to a bearing supplier. There may be a number on them or you could measure inside,...

Sure looks like a Rockwell 46-450. Here is a link to a manual from vintage machinery. Hope it helps.
http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=6850

Here is a link to an old Delta catalogue.
http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1141/8466.pdf

I'm thinking Delta 930 or 950. Can you measure from the centre of the head or tailstock to the rail they...

I'm thinking Delta 950 or 955. Very early, probably mid 1930's. Could you measure from the centre of the head or tailstock to the bed of the lathe? This would give the "swing" or maximum diameter of...

I would strongly recommend finding a woodturning club in your area. Lots of helpful folks and probably beginner courses. It will save you time, money and bloodshed. If you google AAW they will list...

Took another look at it and noticed the ways aren't correct for a 46-230... Could be a 930? This is the fun of old iron.

Sure looks like a Delta 46-230. 11" swing. Some were badged as Homecraft some just Delta. Probably mid to late 1940's. I believe any banjo from older Delta lathes would fit. Lucky score to get one...

The only tool I regret is the one I need that I don't own. Which means I have a lot of tools.

Check out this video. I used it for reference when I converted my lathe.
http://youtu.be/NOuAl-sm2i8

Did it today. Surprising how off the tables can be. Also easily and quickly rectified with this method. Well done Jack.

Nice Jack. I'll be doing both my drill presses tomorrow.

What part of Canada? My best advice is to find a woodturning club and join. They most often offer basic courses and/or mentoring. You will find the members eager to help you get started. You will...

Try Pex fittings. Turn off the narrow end and you have a nice, shiny, brass ferrule. Strong too.

I converted mine and it was a breeze. External start and stop are just small switches. External speed control is usually a 10k potentiometer. I would avoid using motor braking on a wood lathe because...

My club is an hour and a half away too. Meetings are once a month. The drive stings a bit but I'm always glad I went. Most clubs offer training and mentoring which will save you money and time in...

+1 on the bowl gouge..1/2" or 5/8". Leave the skew for much later. Parting tool is also a must have. You would do well to find a Woodturning club in your area. There are experienced turners there...

+1 on MDF but be sure to get the best, densest, grade and paint both sides and all edges. Should be bullet proof.

Sure looks like walnut. I just started segmenting. Makes my head hurt but very satisfying. Good luck. Bob

Wait a minute! You're in Texas. Snow? Cold? Try Ontario. 15 below EVERY DAY this winter. Sorry, I had to rant, cheers.

Got mine at Lee Valley. Reasonable price and works fine. Uses a chuck key which I prefer.