Once again, the internet was my friend and I did a lot of research on how to manage the X Axis on such a small lathe. Some have even put the screw outside the cross slide, but I did not like the idea of swarf getting into the ballnut. So, I found a neat design, wish it was my idea!
I was able to lift the lathe by hand (very carefully) up onto my workbench for stripping.
I did not even bother to try and clean off the assembly grease since a good deal of the equipment would be removed anyway.
Stripping the lathe for the conversion was actually quite simple. The tailstock was first off, followed by the toolpost (Img 1), compound slide (Img 2) and cross slide (Img 3). Finally, the saddle was slid off the tailstock end of the bed.
I don't have a lot of spare time, my other main interests are building and shooting benchrest rifles, and playing pool. As well, I'm busy writing my third thriller novel. More Info Here
Most of the parts will be sourced from Ebay, and I should be able to make anything I need in the way of mounts etc. I have a converted CNC mill as well as a larger lathe to make custom parts.