The Centre Lathe
Centre Lathe Safety Guard Chuck Tailstock The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals Bed Headstock Toolpost The main parts are as shown Emergency Stop
Centre Lathe Toolpost Compound Slide Cross Slide The lathe tool is controlled by the cross slide (which moves the tool across workpiece) and the compound slide (which moves the tool either parallel or at an angle to the workpiece) Compound Slide Cross Slide
The Tailstock Jacobs Chuck Revolving Centre The Tailstock can be used to hold a Jacobs Chuck for drilling or a Revolving Centre to support long pieces of work
Lathe Tools The Roughing tool is used for parallel turning, The Right Hand Knife is used for Facing The Parting tool is used for Parting Off
The Centre Drill The Centre Drill is fitted into the Jacobs Chuck and used to create a countersink hole in the end of the bar when turning between centres. It is also used to produce a pilot hole in the end of a bar prior to drilling.
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