Building my first Austin Seven car

[Alan]

I agree. I’ve been using lathes for longer than your dad has been alive, Daisy. I still leave the chuck key in sometimes. More important is to develop the habit of a quick look around for anything wrong before you switch it on. Most important is not to listen to grumbly old blokes who like to tell you what you should be doing. You are going to be ace. Don’t let them scare you off!