Discover the process of repairing a drum for strong drum brakes, with the wheel drum expertly rebuilt using a lathe machine.

It’s common wisdom that the lathe is the essential machine tool, and the only one that can make copies of itself. While we won’t argue the primacy of the lathe in the machine shop, this ...

If they are different, the machine is cutting a taper, which means your bed has some twist. Adjust or shim the lathe’s tailstock ... is getting closer to the work as it travels).

Experience the incredible craftsmanship of wood lathe work and woodturning art. This project showcases the creative skills behind shaping wood into beautiful, finished products.

Unless a more complex system of live tooling or synchronous machine is happening(not covered ... We align our stock on a center line in the work holding installed in the lathe and rely on our work ...

Lathes are machines for turning and forming materials. This is usually done by removing material to form a shape, or drilling and cutting to create threads. The lathe is driven by a motor that ...

The lathe is the oldest and most important machine tool, on which most other ... cut gear wheels and perform all manner of other work. The lathe was made by Thomas Cooke and Sons whose main ...