Modified Drill Tailstock for Mid-America Cue Lathes
The Modified Drill Tailstock is a versatile, cue-building upgrade engineered for Mid-America Cue Lathes. Featuring a threaded shaft and pre-installed Keyed Drill Chuck, it enables clean, accurate drilling of joint pin holes, ferrules, and tenons — all from the tailstock side.
Equipped with an extended ABS handle, this unit offers enhanced comfort and better leverage during drilling operations. Its compact, precision-machined design integrates seamlessly with your lathe, adding drilling capability without compromising workspace or setup flexibility.
Key Features
- Includes 1/2" capacity Keyed Drill Chuck with 3/8-24 threads
- Extended ABS handle for comfort and better leverage while drilling
- Compact form factor supports accurate boring from the tailstock
- Compatible with all Mid-America Cue Lathes
- Made in the USA with high-quality American components
Recommended Add-Ons
Tip Holder – Holds cue tips securely during shaping; must be used with this tailstock
Concave Live Center – For shaft cleaning and tip-end support
Quick Clamps – For tool-less operation
Ideal For
- Tenon and joint pin drilling
- Ferrule installation
- Tip shaping with the Tip Holder
- Cue repair and custom builds requiring tailstock-side boring
