The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hi Soeffinggodly, Thanks for the reply and offer of help. Am really wondering how I can tell if an amp of compatible with this machine/ what to look for in an amp and the same with a cutting head. Would it make more fiscal sense to buy a cutting head or build one? Thanks again for the help. I'm sure...

Hello! Excited to be a part of the forum and to be starting my journey into lathe cutting!! I recently picked up a Presto K-8, it powers on and spins, but there's no cutting head and one of the amp tubes isn't functioning. I really just need to be pointed in the right direction to find the cheapest/...