by Michael Barnes | Oct 26, 2013 | Company Profile
This blog post is part of a regular series called Staff Spotlight where we highlight the vast experience and skills of the LeBlond Ltd. staff that give the company a record of exceptional customer service unlike any other firm in the machine tool industry. Previous...
by Michael Barnes | Oct 28, 2013 | Product Information
LeBlond Ltd., a supplier of LeBlond lathes, K.O. Lee grinders and OEM service parts, has introduced a practical line of K.O. Lee Economy Mandrels that are time-tested, “best-in-class” machine tools with the quality and durability inherent in the LeBlond and K.O. Lee...
by Michael Barnes | Nov 6, 2013 | Tips
You’ve just purchased some of LeBlond’s cost-effective K.O. Lee Economy Mandrels. You’ve got either the expanding, solid or expanding-end mandrels and are using these tools to hold machined, component parts ready for milling, grinding or quality inspection. You made...
by Michael Barnes | Nov 7, 2013 | Product Information
If you’ve ever unsteadily swung a hammer and one of your fingers ends up as collateral damage, you know that sometime operator error, not the tool itself, can be the problem. This is essentially the case with K.O. Lee Expanding Mandrels, according to Rick Enquist,...
by Michael Barnes | Nov 9, 2013 | Product Information
This blog post is part of a regular series called Staff Spotlight where we highlight the vast experience and skills of the LeBlond Ltd. staff that give the company a record of exceptional customer service unlike any other firm in the machine tool industry. Previous...
by Michael Barnes | Nov 14, 2013 | Product Information
There is good news and bad news regarding recent U.S. machine tool performance. The September 2013 sales numbers are stronger but still lagging from the previous year. Robert Brooks of Industry Week analyzes the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report from the...
by Michael Barnes | Nov 17, 2013 | Product Information
This blog post is part of a regular series called Staff Spotlight where we highlight the vast experience and skills of the LeBlond Ltd. staff that give the company a record of exceptional customer service unlike any other firm in the machine tool industry. Previous...
by Michael Barnes | Nov 23, 2013 | Product Information
Any doctor will tell you that good health practices will make you stick around longer. Good health practices for a LeBlond RKL Series manual lathe means effective preventative maintenance: 1. Clean & Wipe Down Machine Before and After Use Use a clean, dry rag to...
by Michael Barnes | Nov 24, 2013 | Product Information
Below are some tips for safety and routine maintenance to observe when operating a LeBlond RKL Series manual lathe: Wear Appropriate Clothing Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from chips. Avoid loose clothing that can get stuck in the innards of the machine....
by Michael Barnes | Nov 28, 2013 | News
It’s Thanksgiving … time to stuff our faces. Do you ever feel like this guy after eating too much on Turkey Day: In honor of this great day of Giving Thanks and national gluttony, we present you with 5 tips to avoid overeating on Thanksgiving: 1. Eat Prior...
