Sherline Lathe User Guide and Specifications

FIGURE 6—Center drilling. The work turns while the drill is stationary.
See chart of commonly available center drill sizes.
FIGURE 7--Center drilling a long work piece held in a steady rest.
Tailstock Drilling
Hold the work in a 3- or 4-jaw chuck. If the work is longer than approximately 3"
(76mm), support the free end with a steady rest. Fit the drill chuck to the tailstock with a
No. 0 Morse arbor and secure a center drill in the chuck. Adjust the tailstock to bring the