An Introduction to the Engine Lathe By Trevor Rutz
The Lathe
Headstock
Spindle Speed Levers
Quick Change Gearbox Used to select the rate of travel for turning, facing, and threading.
Lead Screw and Feed Rod < Lead Screw < Feed Rod
Thread Chasing Dial References the rotation of the lead screw. References the rotation of the lead screw.
Carriage < Saddle < Apron
Ways Hardened sliding surfaces. Do not damage the ways!
Bed Made of Cast Iron Made of Cast Iron Backbone of Lathe Backbone of Lathe
Tailstock Supports long workpieces when machining.
Rotating Center 60 degree rotating center point. 60 degree rotating center point.
Drill Chuck
Tailstock Handwheel Turn the tailstock handwheel to advance the ram.
Cross Slide < Used for facing.
Compound Rest Used for: Short steep tapers Accurate shoulder lengths
Tool Post
3 Jaw Chuck All 3 jaws move together.
4 Jaw Chuck All 4 Jaws move independently Very accurate
Chuck Wrench Never let me catch you doing this!
Operator Lets Keep it Safe