I have acquired a small (= cheap) boring head which accepts 1/2 inch dia boring tools. I am thinking of using this as a way of offsetting the tailstock without affecting the normal tailstock setting in order to turn tapers on my ML7.
I've had a good look around the usual suppliers, many have 2MT fittings, but I cannot find a 1/2 inch straight shafted one.
I know I could make one from silver steel and harden it, but it hardly seems worth the effort if one is available off the shelf!
Does anyone know of a supplier who can supply a dead centre with 1/2 inch diameter shaft?
What is the general view of using a boring head for this purpose?
Thanks
Tony