Converts your lathe's #2MT dead tailstock to a live tailstock with a 1/2" drill chuck mounted. Mounts to tailstock with the included #2 Morse Taper arbor. Spins with ball bearings. After being mounted, tailstock is converted from dead to live and it will accept mandrels, dowels, tenons, or any shaft up to 1/2" in diameter. Ideal for an additional secure workpiece mount from tailstock end; Allows centering and gripping of spindles or dowels at the tailstock end. For drilling drilling capability, TM32 is available separately.