I’m using my 3D-printed tool post indicator to dial ... Adjust or shim the lathe’s tailstock-end feet a little bit and make another cut. A larger tail-end on the bar means the front-right ...

That is, unless you’ve got the proper tool. We figure [Machine Mechanic] must need to cut a lot of them, as they spent quite a bit of time perfecting this custom lathe attachment to automate the ...

Lathe Tool Geometry provides a description of single-point lathe tool angles, detailing the effect these angles have on a cutting operation. Tool angles have a significant impact on a cutting ...

Trigonometry and circle geometry are used to calculate the toolpaths used in lathe cutting operations. This class introduces the foundational toolpaths and trigonometric equations, including tool nose ...

Lathes are machines for turning and forming ... The machine rotates the metal and cutting tool moves in different directions to shape metal.