by Michael Barnes | Jul 19, 2025 | News, Product Information
Your old lathe is bleeding money. Every second you spend squinting at grimy Vernier dials is profit walking out the door. The Newall NMS 800 Digital Readout changes everything. No more guessing. No more mistakes. Your Current Setup is Killing Productivity Cross-slides...
by Michael Barnes | Aug 5, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
Your K.O. Lee tool and cutter grinder is a precise monster of a machine. It’s built to sharpen end mills, cut gears and handle demanding tooling work day after day. But like any workhorse, it needs the right parts to keep performing. When critical...
by Scott Hasson | Jul 30, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
A consistent lathe maintenance routine is vital to improved performance A well-maintained lathe doesn’t just run better—it lasts longer, performs more accurately, and reduces downtime. Whether you’re operating a manual machine or a CNC lathe, implementing a structured...
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 | Jul 9, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
That’s what happens when you ignore surface grinder maintenance until it’s too late. You have to buy new equipment in the neighborhood of five figures. I dunno — maybe you should just burn stacks of money instead. LeBlond Service Manager Christopher Smith...
by Scott Hasson | Jul 7, 2025 | Tips
So, you’ve taken the first steps in preparing for a lathe installation—you’ve identified the equipment weight, contacted a rigging company, and confirmed that disassembly and fluid drainage are (mostly) optional. Great! But the process doesn’t stop there. A successful...
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...
