Machine tool orders in the United States dropped in July for the second consecutive month. Get the latest news on the machine tool industry.
Michael Barnes
K.O. Lee Grinders: Where to Find the Serial Number
Find out where to find the serial number on your K.O. Lee grinder.
K.O. Lee Grinders: LeBlond Ltd. Offers Spindle Rebuild Service
Do you want to save 30% on the cost of a new spindle for your K.O. Lee grinder and have it run just as effectively as brand spanking new?
Keep Gears of your LeBlond Manual Lathe in Mint Condition
Check out this YouTube video on a 1966 LeBlond Regal lathe where the gearbox is in mint condition. Follow the advice on how to keep the gears of your machine in excellent operating condition.
LeBlond RKL Series Manual Lathe Accessories: Acu-Rite Digital Readout
If you want to spend less time measuring and more time cutting and shaping a piece on your LeBlond RKL series manual lathe, consider the Acu-Rite Digital Readout as an essential accessory to your new machine purchase.
Learn About a Quick Change Tool Post on a New LeBlond Lathe
Learn more about a quick change tool post and why you need one for your new manual lathe in our brand spanking new video post.
Machine Tools: U.S. Orders Drop 5.8% in June
U.S. machine tool orders fell 5.8% last June, but experts insist that the industry remains healthy.
Video: Grandson Running a LeBlond Regal Lathe
Larry is a retired machinist living in West Virginia. He recently shot some video of his grandson running a classic LeBlond Regal lathe. Click thru to the post to see Larry’s grandson working on a little steam engine.
History of K.O. Lee (Part 2)
In part two of our series on the history of K.O. Lee, we cover the period from before World War II to the sale of the company to LeBlond Ltd. in 2008.