Lathe

About this artifact

A lathe rotates a workpiece while a cutting tool shapes its surface. The relationship between spindle rotation and tool movement makes it a foundational machine for turning wood, metal and other materials.

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Image: Patternmaker's double lathe (Carpentry and Joinery, 1925).jpg
Creator: Andy Dingley (scanner)
License: Public domain