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Manual Thread Tapping Machine: Sometimes a project gets made because the right materials and/or components appear, Such was the case with this hand tapping device, the construction of which forms the basis of this post. Except for the Irwin tap holders everything came from the s…

The lathe machine is simply an impressive piece of equipment thanks to its different parts that work well together. Continue reading below to know more about the parts and functions of a lathe machine.

If you're interested in making things (and since you're reading this, we're going to assume you are), you've almost certainly felt a desire to make metal parts. 3D printers are great, but have a lot o...

Cutting oil is oil used in machining and manufacture of metal products, which generates a great deal of heat. Cutting oil is applied to the work area, to carry away some of the heat and lubricate the cutting tool, enabling a better cutting motion with less friction and extending the tool life.

At the extreme opposite end of the spectrum from "hobby" machine tools are those used to build ships and power plants. I have no technical details about the lathe shown above, but the photograph was taken in 1957 or 1958 at the Doxford Engine Works in Pallion, England. If you like it, don't miss the gallery over at Ships Nostalgia about English shipwrights William Doxford and Sons. It's chockablock with absolutely gorgeous, amazing photographs of giant men building giant machines with giant tools.

Manufactured for over half a century and formally known as the Astoba UW1, the Swiss made Meyer and Burger (later Richard) UW1 multi-purpose machine tool is based upon a lathe that can be swiveled into the vertical plane. The machine was available in two versions the model K and model S the principle difference being […]

DO NOT THROW AWAY OLD SAWS ON WOOD I Have a Great Idea: So don’t be in a hurry to throw away old unnecessary tools because you can make useful #DIY out of them.

Mini CNC Milling Machine: Hi friends! In this Instructables, I’ll show you how I designed, fabricated, assembled, and got running this mini CNC milling machine. I love fabricating and I wanted to make a (relatively) low cost CNC mill to have at home during the pandemic. I al…

An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental, or Rose engine lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine was made by Holtzapffel & Co., established in London in 1794, whose lathes are considered among the most exquisite ever made. The firm exhibited and won medals for its ornamental lathes at several World’s Fairs, including the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International Inventions Exhibition of 1885. The lathe’s mahogany bench is operated by a foot treadle and includes a “Sheperd’s Crook” style overhead spindle and a backboard toolbox containing various small tools.  A remarkable piece of machinery, the lathe is the ultimate carving tool capable of producing highly detailed objects of exquisite artistry. Set in motion by the large foot treadle, a complicated set of gears provides the power behind the machine. As the lathe turns, an artisan can use a variety of tools, such as gouges and chisels to shape both hardwoods and metals. The original, ingeniously designed slide rest allows one to move tools laterally along the lathe, while multiple brass gears in various sizes can change the rate of rotation. A machine such as this would have been a craftsman’s prized possession. This exceptional lathe is accompanied by an extensive collection of wood-cutting tools, including bits, cutters, gears, chunks and chisels, that allow for an endless array of decorative effects. The tools are contained within a matching 10-drawer triptych Victorian cabinet. Also included within the cabinet is a collection of Society of Ornamental Turners Bulletins. Lathes have been used since ancient Egypt when artisans first developed a two-person lathe around 1300 BCE. A skilled artisan could create everything from pedestals and legs for the finest furniture to simple household items like candlesticks on a well-designed lathe. Pedal-operated models like this were first introduced in the Middle Ages, replacing the hand-cranked model and freeing a craftsman’s hands to hold wood-turning tools. With the advent of the Industrial Age, lathes were motorized, which cut down on working time and cleared the way for assembly-line production. Late 19th century Lathe: 42 1/8" wide x 27 1/2" deep x 89" high Cabinet: 47 7/8" wide x 25 5/8" deep x 44" high

Lathe machine operations are turning operation, facing operation, taper turning operation, knurling operation, grooving operation with PDF.

Description Widely used in industry, these belts are not bothered by oil and heat. They also transmit more power and are far less subject to stretching than solid woven belts (regular V-belts). But where they make the most difference is in the elimination of vibration. All vibration is absorbed in the belt linkage, substantially quieting a table saw or lathe. Tests show durability is up to 15 times that of solid woven belts. The individual belt sections also accommodate any pulley misalignment without twisting. The interlock construction makes it easy to size belts accurately. Replaces the standard V-belt on a table saw, lathe, jointer, drill press, etc. Instructions included. 1/2" wide belt is sold by the foot. Made in USA.

Masterful miniature machine tools from England. Winner of the Joe Martin Foundation Craftsman of the Year Award for 2003.