Colchester Student lathe - using the taper turning attachment

This continues my series on the Colchester Student lathe. I take a closer look at how the taper turning attachment works & describe how to overcome the inherent issue of backlash while making a No3 morse taper stub mandrel.
Some of the issues dealt with are:
1. How to set angle on the taper turning attachment using simple trigonometry and a dial test indicator
2. Finalising the fit using marking blue
3. How to work up close to a shoulder or the tailstock centre
4. Tips for improving surface finish by considering tool force direction and direction of traverse.
The video also includes turning between centres.
This video was made in my other (overseas) workshop where operate this Colchester Student lathe and have my homemade lathe which may appear in the background of some shots.

[@Deebo1812]

Fantastic video, very helpful, thanks!

[@Workshopfriend]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Very interesting and informative overview of the taper turning attachment. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😀 Andrew

[@Workshopfriend]

Glad you appreciated it, Andrew.

[@mr.ranyhomemade2466]

I see how are the details of your information how is working that I can learn for my new project.

[@Workshopfriend]

Pleased to hear that Mr Rany. Good to see your lathe bed construction progressing well.

[@panjab9043]

Sir i have a lathe machine like this i am fit its head pls help me

[@Workshopfriend]

Thanks for your posting. I don't use Instagram but you can email me on [e-mail]
I will do my best to respond to you.

[@DANIELDEMPSEY-q2g]

Very good video ,thanks.

[@Workshopfriend]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@panjab9043]

Sir please make a video on spindle fitting

[@Workshopfriend]

Do you mean for this particular lathe?

[@panjab9043]

Sir i want talk with you personally if you have any instagram id pls send