Being a newbie and having asked many questions since getting my lathe and now a mill to go with it, I would just like to express my sincere thanks and gratefulness to all the replies offering advice, answers and support to my endeavors.
You are all great folks and generous with your time in responding to my questions and pleas for help.
Although my knowledge is increasing with your help I reserve the right to keep asking until I am a guru like many of you here
John