In this detailed tutorial, we guide you through the process of making a zig-zag oil groove cutting tool on a lathe, a must-have accessory for precision machining. Zig-zag oil grooves are essential for ...

Lathe Tool Geometry provides a description of single-point lathe tool angles, detailing the effect these angles have on a cutting operation. Tool angles have a significant impact on a cutting ...

Woodturning will open up a whole new world of smooth, rounded possibilities in your woodworking projects. But to get started, ...

Cutting keyways on a lathe is a fundamental skill for machinists and anyone looking to create high-precision mechanical ...

E Style: Straight shank with 30° side-cutting edge angle, for threading operations. F Style: Offset shank with 0° end-cutting edge angle, for facing operations. G Style: Offset shank with 0° ...

George Schneider, Jr., is the author of Cutting Tool Applications, a handbook to machine tool materials, principles, and designs. He is the Professor Emeritus of Engineering Technology at Lawrence ...