Myford Lathe

A lathe is a general description for a machine or device made to remove material for a workpiece, by the way of a cutting tool. They were intentionally intended to machine metals or wood. There are many kinds of lathe, Centre lathe, capstan, turret, combination, cnc etc.

 

Your choice of lathe will be based on the material type and size that you intend to be working with.Here are some points to look for when choosing a lathe.

 

1. Decide what material you intend to turn and get a lathe big enough to do so.

 

2. Make sure the lathe is large and powerful enough to hold the material you intend to turn. It is worth considering that you can turn small items on a big lathe but not the reverse.

 

3. Get a lathe that has appropriate speeds available for your preferred material.

 

4. Ensure that the lathe is easy to handle and has a ready supply of available accessories.

 

5. If the lathe comes with a stand you should ensure it is at your correct height.

 

6.The lathe should be an appropriate size for the your workshop.

 

7. If at all possible, get advice

 

For most model engineers a Myford Lathe will meet the requirements of 1 - 6 above.