Essential And Non-Essential but Useful Features Of Small Lathe Machine
Essential Features Of Small Lathe
- Screwcutting
- Backgear
- Tumble Reverse
- Provision to fit T slotted cross slide
- 2 Morse taper in tailstock
- Set-over tailstock for taper turning
- Gearing to handle on apron traverse
Non-Essential but Useful Features Of Small Lathe
- Screwcutting gearbox
- Power cross feed
- Clutch to headstock spindle drive
- 1″ (26mm) or larger hole through spindle
- Coolant equipment
- Graduated handle to leadscrew end
- Availability of lever-action tailstock
- Electronic or mechanical variable-speed drive
