by TL | Dec 18, 2023 | Product Information
Table of Contents The LeBond Regal Lathe Quick History The Top 5 LeBlond Regal Parts Regal Brake Components: Ensuring Smooth Operation Crossfeed Screw Nut: Maintaining Precision Crossfeed Screw: Moving the Table Headstock Gearing: Smooth Operation for Years to Come...
by TL | Jul 14, 2021 | Product Information
Table of Contents What is a KO Lee or Kolee machine? Short History of the K.O. Lee Company LeBlond LDT. and KO Lee K.O. Lee Machine Types The Main K.O. Lee Machine Components Contact LeBlond for a K.O. Lee Machine or OES Parts KEY TAKEAWAYS TL;DR This blog post...
by Scott Hasson | Nov 29, 2023 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Consider These 6 Tips for Cutting Extremely Soft Metals Gain experience through practicing the following metalworking techniques 1. Choose Appropriate Tooling For soft metals like aluminum, copper, or brass, use high-speed steel (HSS) or carbide tools. These materials...
by TL | Aug 15, 2023 | Product Information
Table Of Contents Why Your Lathe Needs a Newall DRO Why Your Lathe New DRO Should be a Manufacturer Like Newall? Disadvantages of NOT having a DRO Advantages of HAVING a DRO Pay for the Newall Digital Readout System in as Few as 8 Weeks Get the Latest in Shop Tech...
by Scott Hasson | Oct 30, 2023 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Consider These 5 Tips for Cutting Extremely Hard Metals Gain experience through practicing the following metalworking techniques 1. Select the Right Tooling Choose cutting tools that are specifically designed for hard materials. Carbide inserts and diamond-tipped...
by TL | Nov 21, 2023 | Product Information
Table of Contents Why Use a Lathe Steady Rest? When to Replace Steady Rests? Contact LeBlond to Replace Your Lathe Steady Rest What Are the Main Components of a Steady Rest? How to Use a Steady Rest Effectively? How to Use the Steady Rest for Specific Operations? What...
by TL | Nov 16, 2023 | Product Information
Table of Contents Source Optional Accessories on LeBlond’s Website Speaking of Accessories… What Is the Difference Between Standard and Optional Accessories? Some Popular Machine Tool Accessories You’ll Find On Our Website Ok Cool, Where Are These Optional...
by TL | Oct 25, 2023 | Product Information
Table of Contents But That’s Half the Problem, Right? KS34URK; Cylinder Universal Repair Kit KB824N: Feed Nut KS824-1: Feed Nut Assembly KS930F1: Cross Feed Screw Machinists Need Fuel! KEY TAKEAWAYS TL;DR In this blog post, we use a coffee analogy to detail...
by TL | Oct 17, 2023 | Product Information
Table of Contents What is a Vertical Milling Machine? Horizontal vs. Vertical Milling Machines Reason #1: Faster Feeds & Speeds Reason #2: Enhanced Precision & Accuracy Reason #3: Multiple-Axis Capability Overview of LeBlond Vertical Mills Contact LeBlond for...
by TL | Sep 18, 2023 | Product Information
Table of Contents Live vs. Dead Centers Types of Live Centers & Their Applications Understanding the Taper Choosing the Right Features Selecting the Right Live Center Contact LeBlond for Live Center Pricing TL;DR A live center is a machine tool accessory...
