The manufacturing world is facing a crisis. As veteran manual machinists retire, companies are struggling to replace them. Schools eliminated manual machining from curricula for years, and now companies are paying the price. But there's a resurgence happening. ...
Need parts for a lathe headstock? While machinists focus on the finished workpiece, it's the headstock parts hidden within that truly determine performance. The LeBlond Regal Servo Shift—a machine that bridged the gap between manual and CNC lathes—contains...
You're thinking of buying a LeBlond heavy-duty lathe. How do you set it up? What are all the controls? How do you maintain it? LeBlond Service Manager Christopher Smith has something better than an old Yellow pages-sized manual. A VIDEO GUIDE where you can practically...
Ever been stuck with a busted lathe because of a worn-out belt? https://youtu.be/CxD9elJy6p8 LeBlond Service Manager Christopher Smith dives into the belt replacement secrets most machinists never learn. Your shop could be losing thousands in downtime, but this...
Your K.O. Lee tool & cutter grinder's workhead is locked up. You're staring down a bill of around $30k for a new machine that is used to sharpen, shape and recondition cutting tools such as drills, milling cutters, reamers, taps and others. But here's the...
Watching the video below causes amnesia. After viewing LeBlond Service Manager Christopher Smith give an overview of our new radial drill press, you will forget everything you thought you knew about LeBlond. https://youtu.be/JnajHs7gq3s This isn't just another...
Get ready for an inside look at how LeBlond handles machine shipping — from protecting every metal surface to their signature "load and protect" method that keeps your investment safe from dock to dock. https://youtu.be/DNS_PuzwFJE LeBlond Service Manager Christopher...
What do you put in a machinist’s stocking this holiday season? We at LeBlond don’t advise stuffing the Christmas stocking with small gifts or candy. Put a chuck for a K.O. Lee grinder in the stocking instead! And what specific chuck do you need for surface grinding, a...
Watch step-by-step instructions on how to rebuild the spindle on your K.O. Lee surface grinder. We'll cover the tools you need and get you past roadblocks that can pop up during the process: https://youtu.be/_O3wUMztwk0 If you need assistance with a K.O. Lee spindle...