by Michael Barnes | Nov 18, 2015 | Product Information
In previous post, we discussed LeBlond’s machine tool parts support for LeBlond lathes and mills, K.O. Lee equipment as well as Standard Modern, Deka Drill, Johnson Press and W.F. & John Barnes machinery. Now we get specific with a case study of the cross feed... 
by Michael Barnes | Sep 10, 2014 | Product Information
This rant for quality all starts with cheap underwear. I was shopping at a low-cost box store with my wife and stumbled upon a three-pack of boxers for under $5. I couldn’t resist. I didn’t consider the brand or where it was manufactured … all I knew was they had my... 
by Michael Barnes | Aug 20, 2014 | News
United States manufacturing technology orders for June 2014 totaled $405.73 million, up 12.6% from May but down 2.1% from the same period in 2013, according to the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) as reported by manufacturing.net recently. The... 
by Michael Barnes | Aug 16, 2014 | Product Information
Constant surface speed is a turning center feature on LeBlond RKL Series manual lathes that allow the machine to automatically determine the appropriate spindle speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). The machine determines the current diameter position as well as the... 
by Michael Barnes | Aug 4, 2014 | News, Product Information
LeBlond Ltd., a supplier of LeBlond manual lathes, K.O. Lee equipment and OEM service parts, is offering a promotion until September 30, 2014 on K.O. Lee Expanding Mandrels. Customers can save up to 20% off list price or as much as $600 on Expanding Mandrels with... 
by Michael Barnes | Jul 23, 2014 | Product Information, Video
A reamer is a cutting tool used to enlarge the diameter of an already existing hole. Reamers produce a smooth finish while cutting to size. You can use K.O. Lee Universal Tool & Cutter grinders to sharpen a reamer. Different types of reamers exist including hand... 
by Michael Barnes | Jul 8, 2014 | Product Information
The K.O. Lee KOL40M and KOL60M Tool & Cutter Grinders come equipped with a handy attachment – the Radius Grinding Sharpener that is used for grinding and sharpening complex tool forms, primarily spherical surfaces. The attachment consists of two slide bases from... 
by Michael Barnes | Jul 4, 2014 | Video
Even if you don’t like Taylor Swift (there is such a thing as a mute button), you can appreciate this patriotic fireworks display extravaganza. Happy 4th of July! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUSypAhu8Zg 
by Michael Barnes | Jun 21, 2014 | News, Product Information
LeBlond Ltd., a supplier of LeBlond manual lathes, K.O. Lee equipment and OEM service parts, is offering a promotion until July 31, 2014 on K.O. Lee grinders. To celebrate to launch of new larger models, customers can save up to 20% off list price or as much as... 
by Michael Barnes | Apr 24, 2014 | Product Information
Can something that is tough be precise? You think of toughness as something durable and able to withstand a lot of wear and tear. Precision is exactness, not necessarily the same thing as tough and sturdy. A boxer may be precise in throwing a punch in an early round,...
