Lathe Tailstock Machining! A good reaming needed? Restoration series episode 4

Finally, some well deserved lathe tlc! Forming part of the restoration series (but may end up a separate series all together, let’s see how it goes…) I’ll be tackling some of the age related issues associated with this machine. In this video we are looking at the tailstock. It’s suffered from a difficult life involving carelessness and hamfistery resulting in an item that isn’t as good as it could be. Using some basic machining principles we are going to attempt to improve the condition and usability to keep it in good working condition for many years to come. Enjoy!