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I currently only have a lathe. I am looking for a drill press as my next item to buy. I found this one for $25 on craigslist. It looks rusty but nice and heavy. Any thoughts?

Hello all. I am beginning my first engine build and have decided to share it with everyone on the forum. I first became interested because of my long standing interest in Stirling Engines. The decision was made to start James R. Senft's "Tapper". For those unfamiliar, it is a Ringbom style...

I am starting to build Senft's "Tapper" but I need help on how to turn an unusual part. The part is stainless steel. I have attached a sketch of it. How would one go about this? I'm worried about the tube supporting itself during turning due to the very thin wall. Let me know what you guys think.