What Are the Main Parts of a Lathe Machine?
What are the primary parts of a lathe? Check out this post where deal the main lathe components and why you need to maintain them to prolong the life of your equipment.
What Is the World’s Smallest Lathe?
The RKL-1300 Series is LeBlond’s smallest lathe and differs from a mini or desktop lathe, the smallest of which this post details.
Tool Grinder: A Tool Every Machinist Needs in 2022
The holidays are a good time to gift yourself with a tool grinder. Discover what they are and why you need one on your shop floor.
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.
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...
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.
Why You Should Purchase LeBlond OEM Lathe Parts
You've heard the saying, "You get what you pay for". This is especially true when it comes to finding replacement parts for your lathe. There is no question that OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts are superior to aftermarket or self-machined parts. If you are...
What Do OEM Parts Mean?
OEM parts are components designed by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Discover LeBlond’s range of OEM parts in this post.
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....
LeBlond Machinery Inventory Avoids Price Hikes
Containers are piling up at ports. LeBlond has available machinery inventory, so you get your equipment fast with no price hikes.