Gregor,
I would check your tail stock alignment. It is probably adjusted a bit off toward the chip pan. You should be able to adjust it by doing that same cut you are doing or use a test bar between centers.
Colin
I've always known them as a fixed or floating steady either way you would knowThe common name for the rest that is attached to and moves with the carriage is Follow Rest or Follower Rest.
I've always known them as a fixed steady and a travelling steady! As long as they do the job!I've always known them as a fixed or floating steady either way you would know