Hi tyzack hope you and yours are well.
I know your post was a long time ago but I have just seen it while searching for information on the Hobson H7 lathe and how to use it as I have no experience with lathes.
I thought it would possibly to turn a 180mm shaft to size how wrong can you be!!
So hopefully you are willing to impart some much needed knowledge and wisdom
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