tailstock in English
noun
1
the adjustable part of a lathe holding the fixed spindle.
The first step was to chuck it up in the lathe and, using an end mill in the tailstock , remove the nipple portion (where the cap used to go).
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1. If necessary, move the tailstock or 2nd spindle to the HOME position
2. Due to the above, fine adjustment of the thrust of the tailstock spindle is made.
3. A levelling plate (6) is positioned under the tailstock end (3) of the bed (8).