PM-1640TL and Skyhook?

[xyz]

You could do that level of bending (i.e. not critical dimensions) with either cold bending in a bench vice or use a plumbing style propane torch to get the bend locations to red hot for a hot bend.

Stu

Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[Just for fun]

I will only have an 8" chuck but with a weak back I will also be looking for some sort of way to move the chuck back and forth between lathe and cart. I will check out the Skyhook.

 

[Dabbler]

Another approach to a shop built skyhook is by topper machine. A very good design: