TBH mte my little lathe just doesn't seem to be accurate enough plus I just haven't the time to fiddle about with it..
I often get pieces I need for various projects mainly nikes that I meed and would rather have someone local like a retired engineer to do those bits etc.. I know they are out there but where is the ?
Like I said Noods. If it fits between the centres of my lathe and your not asking for mega complex machining beyond what I or the machine can do I would be happy to turn some bits for you at an agreed rate when needed. I'm not in Ipswich but if it's small/medium items then it's no big deal to send em out for low cost. Up to you mate.