Can You Ace Our Lathe Terms Quiz?
Do you have what it takes to ace our machinist terms quiz? Test your lathe knowledge.
Choosing the Right Chuck for Your Surface Grinder
What do you put in a machinist’s stocking this holiday season? We at LeBlond don’t advise stuffing the Christmas stocking with small gifts or candy. Put a chuck for a K.O. Lee grinder in the stocking instead! And what specific chuck do you need for surface grinding, a...
Four Ways to Improve Machining Productivity
A place for everything and everything in its place. In the machine shop, it couldn’t ring truer. Here are four ways metalworking machinists can better organize their workspaces for improved efficiency and productivity:
How to Rebuild a K.O. Lee Surface Grinder Spindle
Watch step-by-step instructions on how to rebuild the spindle on your K.O. Lee surface grinder. We'll cover the tools you need and get you past roadblocks that can pop up during the process: https://youtu.be/_O3wUMztwk0 If you need assistance with a K.O. Lee spindle...
LeBlond’s End-of-Year Machine Tool Blowout
Are you, a machinist or machine tool educator, ready for an end-of-the-year STEAL of STEEL? Steely new LeBlond and K.O. Lee machinery for your machine shop or classroom? What’s the steal, exactly, you ask? Halloween without candy? Thanksgiving without a cooked bird?...
Tips for Minimizing Downtime
Minimizing downtime is crucial for metalworking machinist to keep operations running smoothly and meet production targets. However, maintenance-related downtime remains a significant pain point, impacting productivity, timelines and costs. Here are some of the key solutions machinists use to minimize downtime.
How to Set Up & Maintain a Used Deka Drill Press
You want the King of Industrial Drilling Machines, so you scour the aftermarket for a Deka Drill. Your friend’s cousin’s uncle is a tool and die guy and will sell you one for a song, IF you spring it from their facility. With the help of U-Haul, you accomplish that...
2024 Milling Machine Accessories That Will Make Your Shop More Productive
LeBlond is more than lathes! We also sell mills and amazing accessories and attachments that will make your trusty machine tool exponentially more powerful. https://youtu.be/0L-jK5eXHx8 This video details new 2024 mill accessories and details an exciting fall sale as...
What Are Metalworking Lathes Used For?
Metalworking lathes are versatile machines used primarily for shaping metal and other solid materials. They are essential in various industries for machining parts using techniques such as: Turning, Facing, Drilling, Knurling, Parting, Taper Turning and Thread Cutting.
25% Off Newall DRO Fall 2026 Sale
Are you looking for a digital readout? Are you looking for brand champ Newall DROs? Looking for a deal? Well, LeBlond is cooking up a Fall 2026 promotion on Newall NMS800 digital readouts for your new or legacy machine tool. https://youtu.be/BaUu4_WXV9U You can chow...