Taper turning
Unlike most other lathes the Pittler has the ability to swivel the headstock by as much as 20 degrees in either direction. Taper turning between centres is the only option here although a very short bar held in the chuck without tailstock support would probably work as well. The biggest problem involves how the lathe is driven. A belt drive from above is preferable and a long belt permits more of an angle and thus reducing the chance of the belt slipping off. The B2 using a V belt from a rear countershaft would not allow much of an angle unless there was a means to alter the angle of the motor or it's countershaft.