Richard,
Have you looked at Precision Matthew's 14-40 gunsmith's lathe? It seems to meet your requirements. If someone else mentioned this lathe. I apologize.
https://www.precisionmatthews.com/shop/pm-1440e-lb/
George
Had a bit of trouble finding the Enots parting tool videos, so here is the one that compares tools:
And here is the one on grinding a parting tool:
In another video, I notice that he is using the insert tool type which I use. I have no trouble parting off with carbide inserts.
George
Beautiful work! You are a very talented guy. A few Q's: I noted you have a Tormach - what model? Does the glass beading remove the tooling marks or do you need to finish the parts before blasting? Thanks for the great presentation.
George
I just used DuckDuckGo and ordered the Model Engineering Workshop Manual for 43.57 pounds from Tee Publishing in England. They were about the third link in the list. Sorry to hijack the discussion, but if anyone is looking for the book it's much cheaper than the $4-500 price for a used...