Tailstock

Tailstock is mounted over the bed on its right end which can be moved along the bed guide ways and locked at any position.

The two main functions of tailstock are:

1. To support the other end of the long work pieces when it is turned between centres

2. To hold the tool for performing operation like drilling, reaming and tapping

The body is bored to act as a barrel inside it the spindle can be moved in and out by rotating the hand wheel.

The front of the spindle has a taper hole into which the dead centre or tools fit. The upper part of the body can be moved towards or away from the operator to align the spindle or for taper turning.