Ive got a 1930's Atlas 10 inch lathe. I have two tailstocks for it; the original and an indexing one. They both read
.008" above the center of the spindle. I would guess that the spindle has worn that .008 away over the last 70 years of use. The spindle is shimmed properly now so the question is do I get new bearings? Id rather not grind the tailstock base down, or should I? Thanks.