Boring

Grooving

Step turning

Taper turning

Tail stock off set method

Form tool method

Taper turning attachment method

Compound slide swivelling method

Initial cost is less

Power feed can not be given

Job can be held between centres

The alignment of lathe centres is not disturbed

Power feed cannot be given

Turning slow taper angles only

Surface finish cannot be obtained

Lengthy taper cannot be produced

Keep the tool rigidly

Gives torque to work

Calculate the taper angle

Tool is guided to required angle