Todays Project - What did you do today?

[Andy T]

Have got the lathe in a reasonably usable condition and made my first proper item on it. The lathe came with a 5" Crown 3 jaw chuck but no key, so I've made one and I'm quite pleased with the result. Hand filed the square end to fit the 8.5mm socket in the chuck made from an old 5/8" carrage bolt. not sure how it will hold up as it's not hard material but at least I have a key to go on with.