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Large Part Turning on Your LeBlond Lathe
4 Tips to Improve Heavy Turning When turning large or heavy parts on a lathe you should consider some additional factors versus when you machine small- to medium-sized parts. Lathe Stability is Vital It’s important to make sure your lathe is large enough to handle the...
Welcome Maintenance and Repair into Your Operations
Planning for maintenance and repair saves time & money What comes to mind when you think about maintenance for your machine shop’s machines? Whether it happens to be a lathe, band saw, mill, grinder, drill press or other machine, maintenance and repair can be an...
Diversify Your Machine Portfolio
Take ownership of your future with a diverse machine portfolio Machine shop growth can be a challenge for many reasons. First, there are the physical limitations of the facility. Then, there are skilled machinists on staff who can fulfill the types of jobs needed. A...
Guide to Buy the Best Drill Press for Metalworking
If you are looking for the best drill press, you need to consider the features and benefits of LeBlond’s LDP-25VS.
Where is the Thread Dial When Threading on a Manual Lathe?
You need to thread on a LeBlond manual lathe. Where is the thread dial and how do you use it?
The Importance of Leveling Your Lathe Regularly
When was the last time you leveled your lathe? If you haven’t leveled your lathe in the last 6 months, then your machine is probably due for a checkup. There are many ways a lathe can become unleveled. Common reasons for re- leveling your lathe include: Forklifts...
Does LeBlond Offer a CNC Lathe?
Our machine is a 2-axis CNC lathe. The LeBlond 2-axis CNC lathe can be programmed for the material or workpiece. Learn more!
LeBlond RKL Series Metal Lathe: Gearhead or EVS?
You want to buy a metal lathe: gearhead or EVS?