tailstock

American  

[tayl-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

The latter is forced out by the hand wheel of the tailstock with sufficient force to hold the work by friction while the bolts and plates are applied.

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

This device may be placed nearer to the end of b, since the wedge may pass through the front leg of the tailstock instead of to the right of it, as in Fig.

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

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 Joshua Rose

The tailstock carries two tool holders, similar to those on an ordinary lathe.

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

The result is precisely the same if the taper is turned by a taper-turning attachment instead of setting the tailstock out of line.

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

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