—If the stock is thinner at the tailstock end, the tailstock needs to be moved away from the operator by at least the amount of the taper (Figure 15).
Looking down from above.
Figure 15. Adjusting for tailstock end taper.
NOTICE
DO NOT forget to lock the tailstock to the ways after each adjustment.
8.Loosen the tailstock lock lever and adjust the tailstock offset by the amount of the taper by turning the adjustment set screw (Figure 16). Turn another 0.010'' off of the stock and check for taper. Repeat as necessary until the desired amount of accuracy is achieved.
Adjustment Screw