The Gingery thing is ****. There is a video of that idiot busting up a real lathe to melt down to make his p.o.s.
Buy a real lathe. You'll be glad you did.
I have the same issue with my dad. 3000 sf of prime commercial space packed so tight with **** you can't get in the doors. I've tried all the tricks, they will only work if the hoarder is willing to change. Most aren't. I've given up for now. I'll get it squared away after he's gone.
Saw an article a few years ago that said bedframes were made from recycled railroad rails. My memory ain't much, but if I recall, the plant was in Georgia.
Another vote on the snap ring pliers. Bought a set for an emergency job on the road, didn't have my Blue Point set with me. The HF ones are absolute garbage. Threw 'em all away, used the case for my real ones.
Its always better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
never, ever tell any government stooge anything. Answer their questions, but volunteer no information.