Tailstock power feed - video

[Toolmaker51]

The clamp on quill [tmate3, post 4] is nice because quick arrangement from start to usable.

All of a sudden I'm picturing a twist for these. Carriage still tows the tailstock, but also compresses a coil spring.....retracting a short distance at feed disengagement for peck drilling, the real technique for deep drilling.
Normally, I use the quill handwheel while disengaging to break chips. Not a difficult coordination, but involves both hands.
Far as concerns about tipping tailstock; part is where the towing gear attaches, very slight clamping also helps. Lathes referred to not so much an issue, and no one expects to proceed without a pilot hole. A properly sharp drill at correct feed rate with chip removal produces a clean dang hole.

[Mook]

The clamp on quill [tmate3, post 4] is nice because quick arrangement from start to usable.

Normally, I use the quill handwheel while disengaging to break chips. Not a difficult coordination, but involves both hands.

Is it easier to use the tailstock quill to break the chips rather than use the compound slide? I assumed that the feed would remain engaged throughout the drilling breaking the chip as it goes along using the tailstock quill or compound slide. Is it possible to use the backlash in the saddle feed to break the chips? Pushing the saddle forward occasionally as it feeds to give a thicker chip then the backlash would dwell the carriage to break the chip.

[Toolmaker51]

Method described ''tows'' tailstock with carriage, linked by chain. Using carriage engagement (feed screw, not lead screw) pulls drill into material, breaking chip can be a little torque on handwheel, or disengagement. Will depend on material and removal rate. With a proper sharp bit, it practically bores the hole. Same can be done with tailstock quill in right hand, keeping left hand ready to disengage, need be.
Once again, material, size & feed/ speed rates are a factor.
Lathe referred to, a 16'' Pacemaker; won't abuse it but she'll work harder than I'll be tempted push for. Things run best at about 70-80% of production output, per load ammeter.