Lister CS6/1 wanted

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I am flushed with pride over the success of my Lister CS6/1 powered Samuel Platt Blacksmiths hammer, it now seems logical to convert the rest of my machine tools to Lister C/S power.

I shall start by taking the Dean Smith and Grace lathe out of the shed, positioning it somewhere in the garden then removing the 20hp motor and powering it with a Lister C/S8/1 or maybe the twin cylinder version.

I am also going to remove the coolant pump and tank from the lathe and use old Lister CS sump oil as cutting fluid and coolant applied from an old oil can.

Do any of you know what would be the appropriate attire for the modern turner, sartorial elegance and health and safety being a major concern ?

Should I use these expensive new-fangled inserted carbide tips or old carbon steel planer tools?

You will all be kept informed of future developments.

Johnny