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What does a lathe's tailstock do?

Slides along the axis to secure the workpiece or hold tools.

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  1. Melts the metal
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  3. Slides along the axis to secure the workpiece or hold tools ✔

Why: The tailstock slides along the axis and can hold centers to secure the workpiece or tools driven into its end.

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Answer: Slides along the axis to secure the workpiece or hold tools. The tailstock slides along the axis and can hold centers to secure the workpiece or tools driven into its end.

  1. Metalworking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking
    The tailstock can be slid along the axis of rotation and then locked in place as necessary.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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