The manufacturing world is facing a crisis. As veteran manual machinists retire, companies are struggling to replace them. Schools eliminated manual machining from curricula for years, and now companies are paying the price. But there's a resurgence happening. ...
You want to buy a metal lathe: gearhead or EVS?
Discover lathe uses. Also, learn about the differences between gearhead and variable speed lathes and the history of this machine tool.
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...
Save 25% off a Newall DRO for a LeBlond lathe for a limited time. A Digital Readout is an essential machine tool accessory that will save you serious coin.
Learn how to do a LeBond lathe spindle removal in this vlog. Discover the exact tools and personnel needed for the procedure.
A look at the history behind LeBlond’s historic Regal and its current RKL metal lathe.
Don’t miss LeBlond’s current holiday promotion and the opportunity to save up to 15% off or as much as $9,600 off list price on a heavy-duty manual lathe.
RKL 1340V, 1560V and 1960V … the “V” stands for variable as in variable speed, the primary difference between LeBlond’s historic Regal lathe and the company’s current RKL metal lathe models.