Jeffery

You have only got to ask and there are plenty of members of this forum who will be only to willing to help you with any questions you might have. Remember we all started knowing precious little about things but by asking questions and talking to others is how most of us learnt. Also if you don't know the answer then there it is never a stupid question. As Hopper has said post some pictures of your kit and accessories with your questions and you will get answers.

Welcome aboard this crazy ship and good luck.

Martin

"crazy ship" and "nut house" !!!!! Do you mean there are others ? I thought that I was the only one.

Welcome Jeffery, we all had to learn somewhere and this is a good place to start. Lots of helpful members on this forrum. You now have to find a suitable project to work on. Something simple to start with until you gain a bit of experience. Good luck.

Paul.

Welcome Jeffrey, like other I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of the Ideal. As mentioned above, Lathes.co.uk is a good site and may even help you with identifying the other lathe.

Brian