The hardened centre at the back of the spindle bore against an adjustable tube secured by a single square-headed bolt; this system was a variation on a method more commonly found on both inexpensive and better quality lathes from mid to late 1800s.

A flat brass plate with degree calibrations was trapped between the top slide and cross slide; however, because the plate was not screwed down but only just turned over along its inside edge to locate it, as the top slide was swivelled, or the clamping bolt tightened, the plate moved and the reading changed.

The tailstock made do with just a simple (but very effective) lever-action control for the barrel with the various pivot points provided by ordinary split pins.

Both the carriage assembly and tailstock were bolted to the flat-topped bed by two bolts on their underside, one at the front and one at the rear.