Sometimes brakes are necessary. For example, when you are driving too fast and rocketing into a school-reduced speed zone. Or when operating a Johnson Press punch press with a rated tonnage that ranges from 10 to over 200 tons (depending on the particular model). So,...
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We have blogged about LeBlond's library. Do you want to see it? Do you want to see our vast warehouse with Original Equipment Supplier prints and diagrams? And our METRIC TONS of LeBlond, K.O. Lee, Standard Modern, Johnson Press and Deka Drill OES parts? Get the...
Mechanical Variable Speed vs. Electronic Variable Speed Mill
Mills are indispensable equipment for machinists. They help machinists perform various machining tasks like shaping metal or plastic and creating slots, contours, holes and flat surfaces. Mechanical variable speed mills and electronic variable speed ones are two...
Troubleshooting Servo Shift Brake Issues on Your Regal Lathe
Keeping your vintage Regal lathe running smoothly requires understanding its unique features. One such feature is the servo shift system, known for its smooth and precise gear changes. However, when the servo shift brake malfunctions within this system, gear...
K.O. Lee Surface Grinder Coolant Options
The coolant is a crucial component of the wet grinding process, as it cools and lubricates the workpiece and the grinding wheel. Selecting the right coolant system for your surface grinder is crucial for maintaining efficient and precise grinding...
Replacing Regal Headstock Wear-and-Tear Parts | VIDEO 📹
Do you own a vintage LeBlond Regal and want to know how to easily change wear-and-tear parts like seals, spindle gaskets and drive accessory pins for the brakes? Watch our latest video where we use a Regal 15" headstock diagram as a visual aid to illustrate how to...
3 Common Service Requests with New LeBlond Lathes
Learn 3 common service requests with LeBlond’s newest lineup of lathes — the RKL Series.
Addressing Lathe Chatter Needs Better GIFs
Dear machinist, the internet doesn’t get you. This is what you get when you type “chatter on a lathe” into an online repository of Graphical Interchange Formats, more popularly known as GIFs: via GIPHY Does the above #chatteringteeth describe your infinite woe when...
Choosing the Right LeBlond Lathe
Understanding Core Specifications When Choosing a Lathe LeBlond lathes boast a spectrum of features, but three crucial specifications significantly impact the type of work a lathe can handle: Swing over Bed: This refers to the maximum diameter of a workpiece that can...