[Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I now have a free lathe : )

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Here's a link to Machine Shop 8, the first segment regarding lathes.
It is very good.  You and your students should watch them, IMHO.
http://techtv.mit.edu/genres/24-how-to/videos/144-machine-shop-8