tailstock

American  

[teyl-stok] / ˈteɪlˌstɒk /

noun

1. a movable or sliding support for the dead center of a lathe or grinder.

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tailstock British  

/ ˈteɪlˌstɒk /

noun

1. a casting that slides on the bed of a lathe in alignment with the headstock and is locked in position to support the free end of a workpiece

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Etymology

Origin of tailstock

First recorded in 1860–65; tail ¹ + stock

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tailstock

This lever has a joint at 2, and is connected to the tailstock spindle at a joint marked 3.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

Turning Tapers.—There are five methods of turning outside tapers; 1st, by setting over the tailstock of the lathe; 2nd, by the use of a former or taper turning attachment such as was shown in Fig.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

It fits on the bed in the place of the tailstock, and is used for cutting out the seats for jewels, in plates, or settings.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

A cross slide is provided to the tailstock, and upon this slide the head of the tailstock is pivoted so as to bore taper holes; the tailstock thus virtually becomes a compound slide rest.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

The construction of the tailstock or poppet-head, as it is sometimes termed, is shown in Figs.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua