by Scott Hasson | Jan 6, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Test your knowledge on basic and more advanced lathe terms Do you have what it takes to ace our lathe terms quiz? Start with the basics and move to more advanced machining terms. How well can you score?
by Michael Barnes | Jun 17, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
Here’s the scorching truth about lathe tailstocks: They’re built like tanks, but even tanks need maintenance. After five years selling LeBlond parts, Tim Fuller has seen it all. Dropped tailstocks. Beaten spindles. Parts thrown away by mistake. The carnage...
by Michael Barnes | Jun 11, 2025 | News
May 28, 2025 Dear Machine Tool Leaders, Last month, President Donald J. Trump announced his administration’s intention to halt $3 billion in research grants and redirect them to trade schools and other institutions in the United States. This policy initiative is...
by Scott Hasson | May 27, 2025 | Tips
When the first explorers of America set out to find the Fountain of Youth, they never would have expected it right in the middle of a machine shop. The key to a lathe’s long life is through sticking to five easy lathe maintenance tips. An experienced machinist must...
by Michael Barnes | May 19, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
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...
by Michael Barnes | May 12, 2025 | Product Information
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...
by Scott Hasson | May 1, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
4 Essential Tips for Professional Machinists In the past, it would take years as a journeyman to master a discipline. However, machine shop machinists can master chip control with four essential tips. In high-precision machining, chip control is far more than a matter...
by Michael Barnes | Apr 8, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
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...
by Michael Barnes | Nov 8, 2020 | Product Information
Need LeBlond replacement parts? You are in the right spot! In this post, we identify some common ones and explain what they do. History of LeBlond Replacement Parts R.K. LeBlond founded the R. K. LeBlond Machine Tool Company to manufacture metal lathes in 1887. The...
by Scott Hasson | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
What to Know About Tooling Insert Shapes, Uses, and Pros & Cons Picking the right tooling insert for machining metal isn’t always easy—there are so many shapes, coatings, and materials to choose from. The wrong choice can lead to rough finishes, worn-out tools, or...
by Scott Hasson | Sep 4, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
What Are the Best Uses of Metalworking Lathes? Versatile Cutting Creates Opportunities for a Broad Range of Machined Parts Metalworking lathes are versatile machines used primarily for shaping metal and other solid materials. They are essential in various industries...
