But the adjustable angle plate only gets you an approximate alignment, as the surfaces are not perfect, and the screw is not absolutely tight, right?
Now I have to build a proper desk/bench for this lathe, with a cutout for belts and under-drive, motor mount shelf, swarf-pan, and some neat pencil drawers for stuff. I just might have one for it. This desk will also be good place for the sensitive drilling machine (tiny Micromark digital drill press with Albrecht chuck). Projects beget projects.
Then it's back to straightening my crankshaft (depressing)