The tail stock is used to provide additional support to this long piece. Always use a center drill. It will keep the drill from walking off center. Comments A reamer makes a better hole than a drill bit. It's more round and the diameter is more accurate.
Reamers can only remove a few thousandths of material.
Use a three jaw chuck to fixture parts too large to fit into collets. Only one of the lathes has a chuck on it. Use this fixture to reduce the diameter of your wheels and to crown them. Speed Selector Chart - This chart is for reference use only, and is based on empirical data alone. If at anytime you feel uncomfortable with the way that the lathe is reacting, shut off the lathe and seek the assistance of one of the machinists.