tailstock

[ teyl-stok ]

/ ˈteɪlˌstɒk /

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

Origin of tailstock

First recorded in 1860–65; tail¹ + stock

After the tailstock center is withdrawn, the emery wheel is adjusted for grinding.

Turning and Boring |Franklin D. Jones
Fig. 497 represents the tailstock (or tailblock as it is sometimes termed), shown in section.

Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II |Joshua Rose
The slide can be turned more evenly by using the tailstock center to force it around.

Turning and Boring |Franklin D. Jones
There is, however, as may be seen, a back stand or tailstock of a very solid character.

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

The tailstock is set over until the point of b will just touch the bottom of the groove at each end of the work.

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

tailstock

/ (ˈteɪlˌstɒk) /

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