In my first post in Introductions, I asked for ideas on how to remove a rusted spur center from a drive spindle on a vintage Craftsman 12" Wood Lathe. I got some very good advice and implemented it with total success. Since my local auto parts store did not have Lock Ease, I got some PB Blaster and shot it in there. As advised, I whacked it harder and harder until I bent the meager rod I was using and I noticed that the spindle bearing was starting to come out of the seat. So I braced the spindle with a 1/2" drive deep socket against another 1/2" drive deep socket on the tailstock, which I snugged up tight. I got a more substantial rod and whacked it a couple more times and the spindle came right out. It was well rusted, and since I did not receive a face plate when I bought the lathe, that spur center may have been on there for decades. Now I can install the face plate and learn how to make a shallow bowl. Thanks to all of you who gave good advice and helped me to figure this out!