Lathe Drilling, Countersinking, and Reaming - 1: Alignment of the Tailstock
Using the tailstock for these operations requires that it is in perfect alignment with the spindle of the lathe.
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Lathe Drilling, Countersinking, and Reaming - 1: Alignment of the Tailstock
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| WARNING: Machine tools present a safety hazard. Improper operation can result in severe injury. These topics are for non-laboratory study only and are not to be used in conjunction with the operation of any tool or machine described herein. Never use a machine tool without the supervision of a qualified instructor. | ||||||||||||
| Drilling , reaming , center drilling , and countersinking are performed on the lathe using the tailstock. In most instances this is accomplished by using Jacobs chuck or Morse taper drills just as one would with a drill press.
Using the tailstock for these operations requires that it is in perfect alignment with the spindle of the lathe. |
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| One eyeball method you can use is align the tailstock is to mount a small center drill in the tailstock then move the tailstock up close a the metal* part with a flat or turned front face which is chucked into the spindle. Clamp the tail stock and move the center drill into the metal* so that it barely touches. Turn the chuck by hand. If the center drill scribes a small circle on the metal* or leaves a little dimple in the center, the tailstock is out of alignment. | ||||||||||||