tail stock will not eject

Some of my cheap chinese tapers are short and won't eject. I just drilled and tapped them for a 1/4 x 20 short screw and adjust them as needed to the right length to eject from the tailstock.
 
quick and dirty, measure a center that ejects and glue a washer to the short one that doesnt eject.
Thats what I use to do..
 
WOW
Thank You for all your help
I will make the centers that are too short
longer by the methods given
Thanks Again
Bob
 
Today I was able to drill and tap one of my centers.
It ejects nicely.
The other two I can not drill.
Are they treated after machining to harden?
I am very new at this
Thanks
Bob
 
I use spacer between the center and the tailstock
I need fix mine too it need a screw about 1/2" longer to work

Dave

RWasiczko said:
Hello
I have a South Bend Model 9A lathe
when I use some centers and tools in the tailstock,
the tailstock will not eject the center when I have it
fully retracted
I would appreciate any suggestions
Thank You
Bob
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