Tom, that works!
I was also thinking if that is 1/2" Delrin rod, it would fit nicely in a collet chuck.
A larger diameter rod would allow a MT2 to be cut on the back end and not need any chuck.
As for me, I just use my 60 degree dead center and a 60 degree live tail center. Any built up CA trims off easily with a knife while the center is spinning. I use a kitchen knife in skew mode.
BTW, looking at your avatar pic reminds me of Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings! Just a little wardrobe change and you are there!:biggrin: