Re: Do I really need an arbor press ?

"Bob La Londe"  wrote in message news:vteup7$1jgvb$1@dont-email.me...

I have debated something like a watch maker's lathe for smaller parts,

Here is an option for turning small parts that aren't collet sized and may need close in hand work like filing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373813537400
I made a 1" (into collet) to 1-1/2" - 8 adapter for mine, which is stamped "1/8 - 5/8 cap." It also allows a large chuck you don't want to change to hold small work. They screw directly onto this style of indexer:
https://www.amazon.com/DBM-IMPORTS-Universal-Dividing-Spindle/dp/B0881MKLXG