I made it back to my lathe yesterday and did another part of my engine, the second part of an airway elbow. The collet chuck really is easy to use, although I am a bit concerned it may actually have a significant runout (0.16mm), which presumably comes from the spindle, and if so I have no idea how to adjust that.
Part 1 fits nicely in to the new part making a nice elbow - now I just have to figure out how to soft solder.
I think my confidence and ability is finally starting to pick up as I knock out these parts a little easier than before, although the more complicated and critical parts (like pistons and cylinders) still await!
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