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This is how i do it.. its pretty straight forward.. 

The hardest thing for you would be doing the taper.... but your tailstock will have to be moved over one day anyway so give it a go..  putting it back would be a great lesson in alignment its not hard with coaching from people on here or research on the net, its certainly very healthy to know how to align your tailstock because in the future if your lathe work is not coming in on size this is more than likely the reason... this would be a fun project for you to make filled with allot of valuable learning lessons.. 

If you decide to make one, make either a 1/4'' or 3/8'' broach or better both as your all set up! you will never stop using them... then you will be able to make a nice set of boring bars for your inventory.

Lathe slotters are ok but on small hobby lathe they are abusive if you use the saddle type, the yolk lever type would be fine but the investment of tool making time is quiet considerable.... get a small shaper is the way to go...

Anthony.