Setting up a lathe correctly is crucial for accurate work and efficient production. The following steps will guide you through the process of setting up your lathe. 1. Choose the right location: Place ...

When setting up the lathe, the workpiece (the material to be machined) must be placed on the fork and clamped between the centre. Before this can happen, the workpiece need some prep work and the ...

Let’s say you’ve gone and bought yourself a sweet sweet metal lathe. Maybe it’s one of the new price-conscious Asian models, or maybe it’s a lovely old cast iron beast that you found behind a ...

Lathes have been part of the manufacturing ecosystem for millennia, so it is impressive to see that they remain relevant to this day. With such a venerable history behind them, as well as a wide range ...