Manual Lathes

Manual Lathe

Maximum diameter 32″ x 120″ length 

A manual lathe is a machine tool used for shaping and cutting cylindrical workpieces. It consists of a bed, headstock, tailstock, and a toolpost. The workpiece is held in the chuck of the headstock and rotated at a constant speed by a motor. The toolpost, which holds the cutting tool, can be moved along the bed to shape the workpiece as it rotates. The tailstock is used to support the other end of the workpiece and can be moved along the bed to accommodate different lengths of workpieces. The cutting tool is manually operated by the machinist, who adjusts its position and feed rate to achieve the desired shape and size of the workpiece. Manual lathes are versatile machines that can be used for a variety of operations, such as turning, facing, drilling, and threading.