Machine Shop Tips: Reading Dials on a Manual Lathe

Here is a video requested by some of my viewers - some details on how to read the dials on a manual metal lathe. We will discuss determining how your dial is calibrated - to either direct read the cross feed travel or the amount of metal removed from the stock. A good introduction for beginners in the machine shop.

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