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...
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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...
The Importance of Leveling Your Lathe Regularly
When was the last time you leveled your lathe? If you haven’t leveled your lathe in the last 6 months, then your machine is probably due for a checkup. There are many ways a lathe can become unleveled. Common reasons for re- leveling your lathe include: Forklifts...
LeBlond RKL Series Metal Lathe: Gearhead or EVS?
You want to buy a metal lathe: gearhead or EVS?
9 Causes of Lathe Tooling Wear and How to Minimize Each
9 Causes of Lathe Tooling Wear and How to Minimize Each Wear on lathe tooling is inevitable. Low frequency wear won’t typically cause catastrophic damage. But over time, problems can surmount. Some of the biggest causes of lathe tool wear and failure are due to a wide...
3 Tips for Hard Turning on Your LeBlond Lathe
3 Tips for Hard Turning on Your LeBlond Lathe Turning hardened metals on a lathe takes additional care than turning standard metals. Taking the proper care while machining hard metals will reduce scrap, improve production, minimize finishing, and decrease maintenance...
Why You Should Purchase OES LeBlond Lathe Parts
Need LeBlond lathe parts for your legacy equipment? Get our OES parts that are affordable and built to original specifications.
VIDEO: What Are the Differences Between a LeBlond Variable Speed & Gearhead Lathe?
Debating whether to go with a LeBlond variable speed or gearhead lathe? Check out this video that spells out the differences.
VIDEO: How to Do a LeBlond Lathe Spindle Removal
Learn how to do a LeBond lathe spindle removal in this vlog. Discover the exact tools and personnel needed for the procedure.