The mainstay of any workshop is usually the lathe. This series looks at how to get the best out of your lathe, how to use it and how to look after it.rnThe function of screwcutting is one of the more important functions of the centre lathe. In this article I would like to introduce to new turners the procedures of thread cutting both metric and imperial thread forms that are not easily cut (for us older blokes) with taps or dies. i.e. most threads over M20 or 3/4in. or square or acme thread forms of any size.
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