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Thanks guys - I'll try Mick's approach tomorrow and then a heavy handed blat with the hammer. Being the headstock I am surprised its not a threaded connection, especially with the hole in the 'end bit'.

Hi Mick - I undid this nut completely and the drive centre didnt move. I have also tried tapping through with a metal bat and that hasnt budged it and I am lothe to whack it too hard. The hex nut does not tighten on a split centre which might release it - I think I may have to bash a bit harder...

Hello, I'm new and inexperienced but was given the above lathe by a competent woodturner who had upgraded. However as a precursor to having a serious go, I decided to try a few things to get used to the lathe. I noticed the drive belt is v worn and is specified as "v" belt 0-710 and have had...