Awl--
Because the drill does not rotate in the tailstock, deep-hole drilling can be a *real* pita, esp. with coolant so difficult to apply. Typically a 3/8 drill, about 2" deep, in 6061 alum.
Is there some kind of electric or air rotary tool that will fit into the tailstock, to give the drill some spin? Don't need much, as the work is turning--mebbe 500 to 1,000 rpm on the drill. Variable would be nice, but I'll take anything. I'm getting close to doing some production work, and this would really make my life easier.