The RKL-1300 Series is LeBlond’s smallest lathe and differs from a mini or desktop lathe, the smallest of which this post details.
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The Whole Truth About Lathe Parts Replacement
It is a simple truth for all machine tools that perform challenging metal turning, cutting and boring: Parts eventually wear out. The continuous operation of lathes in a machine shop potentially wears out a variety of moving parts on the machine. The proper...
What Is the Purpose of a Tool Grinder?
Learn what a cutter grinder does and all the differenty types. You will also discover the primary features of K.O. Lee’s tool & cutter grinder models.
Why, When and How to Replace Lathe Oils, Lubricants and Coolants
Why, When and How to Replace Lathe Oils, Lubricants and Coolants The squeaky wheel gets the grease is a common saying that should never apply to your lathe and its lubricants. The slides, apron, chucks, mandrels, bearings and spindles should never get to that point....
Knowing When to Upgrade Your Lathe
5 Tips for Upgrading Lathes LeBlond lathes have stood the test of time for many machine shops and parts manufacturers. It isn’t unusual to see a LeBlond lathe from the 1940s still running strong. And as long as those machines are well maintained, they can last for...
Manual or Automatic Grinders: What Grinds Your Gears?
What’s the difference between automatic grinders and manual ones? Find out in our latest post and learn why you need a K.O. Lee surface grinding machine in your shop.
Large Part Turning on Your LeBlond Lathe
4 Tips to Improve Heavy Turning When turning large or heavy parts on a lathe you should consider some additional factors versus when you machine small- to medium-sized parts. Lathe Stability is Vital It’s important to make sure your lathe is large enough to handle the...
Welcome Maintenance and Repair into Your Operations
Planning for maintenance and repair saves time & money What comes to mind when you think about maintenance for your machine shop’s machines? Whether it happens to be a lathe, band saw, mill, grinder, drill press or other machine, maintenance and repair can be an...
Diversify Your Machine Portfolio
Take ownership of your future with a diverse machine portfolio Machine shop growth can be a challenge for many reasons. First, there are the physical limitations of the facility. Then, there are skilled machinists on staff who can fulfill the types of jobs needed. A...