Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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This video shows mounting the tailstock base. I tried out the sandpaper method so many viewers have recommended. I like it very much. In this video I compare the advantages of sanding versus scraping. I also use my tables saw sled to clean up the casting since I had to remove so much material.

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