Ahh - time zones -- got me there Gerry! I had the same thought.
That set of ShopNotes is really pretty neat. And a straight forward build.
MDF probably not the right material for it however.
There are some old Mechanic Illustrated how to do a lathe in timber floating about as well. As I recall that was a much smaller - almost watchmaker size lathe.
On my long list of "want to do-s." I'll get on to it after the Honey do-s.
Cheers - Jim
Experience is the BEST Teacher. Is that why it usually arrives in a shower of sparks, flash of light, loud bang, a cloud of smoke, AND -- a BILL to pay? You usually get it -- just after you need it.