Mini Lathe Unwanted Taper?

[SouthernChap]

I think a well-fettled mini lathe + machining practices that are appropriate given its rigidity limitations will get you a long way toward your goal. But "well-fettled" could cover a lot of territory!

Exactly this.

 

[homebrewed]

That is an interesting term .

It's more often used by our friends on the other side of the pond.