DIY tailstock die holder

I wanted to replace my aging and pretty rough tailstock die holder. This is the story of how and why.
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[@soonerfabrication4044]

Very nice! Excellent work.

[@CazualHaze]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markrainford1219]

For tapers too short to eject from the tailstock. Put a ball bearing in first. After ejecting, the ball just comes rolling out. I keep one on a magnet on the tailstock.

[@CazualHaze]

@markrainford1219
Clever idea hadn't thought that!
Cheers

[@achdidi2235]

An adjustable screw at the end of the taper on the old holder would have sufficed.

[@CazualHaze]

Yes it would but after years of pulling it out of the tailstock with pliers its as rough as a bears bum!

[@mattharrington4887]

I must admit all that 'music' is very distracting.....

[@CazualHaze]

Thanks Matt, point taken!
That's the problem with spending so many years in broadcast if its dead air cover it with music!
I will be a bit more minimal in the future.
Cheers