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How to Use a Boring Bar on a Lathe?

Guides / Charles Wilson

Boring is really an easy procedure if enlarging an existing hole is the only purpose. And we don’t have to worry about other parameters of the tool. But, when you have to think about a particular size with tight tolerance, everything matters. It’s important to know all about how to use a boring bar. From […]

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How to Use a Metal Lathe – A Beginner’s Guide

Guides / Charles Wilson

Did you start working in a factory or have an upcoming high school project? Or do you have a plan to set up your new home workshop and try to run a test first with a beginner’s metal lathe? You may have theoretical knowledge about almost everything in the factory. But do you have any

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Lathe Cutting Tools Explained

Accessories / Charles Wilson

Working with a starter metal lathe machine requires its users to know about the tools properly. It is the key to the quality of your work. However, we are aware that there are not enough resources about it that can explain the parts and their applications easily. So, here we are to explain to you

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CNC Lathe Turret Alignment Procedure: 10 Steps

Guides / Charles Wilson

CNC lathe turret alignment can give you a really hard time. Many people don’t know much about the process after all. However, I am here to help. I will try to discuss the procedure in detail. But before that, you need to know why the proper alignment of the CNC lathe turret is important. So,

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What Is an Engine Lathe?

Guides / Charles Wilson

If you’re new to the world of turning, you may have come across the term “engine lathe” and wondered what it means. Well, today I’m here to clear up any confusion: Engine lathe is just another synonym for “lathe”. The term “engine lathe” dates back to the Industrial Revolution, when mechanical lathes were not the

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