Here is an idea for those of you Smithers that have all the lathe parts.
https://www.lumberjocks.com/projects/57158
I was privileged to be able to use this one when the builder was living in AZ. It works surprisingly well.
bought this old lady for restoration,she runs great,could do with some tips from the experts.may be i need my head looked at never done any thing this size before ,help......mick