Converts your lathe's #2MT dead tailstock to a 1" x 8tpi threaded live tailstock. Mounts to tailstock with the included #2 Morse Taper arbor. After being mounted, tailstock is converted from dead to live and it will accept all 1" x 8tpi threaded lathe tool accessories. Ideal for an additional secure workpiece mount from tailstock end. Allows precision centering of spindles or dowels at the tailstock end. Provides the ideal system for the mounting of bowls for hollowing. Wrench is included.