Anatomy of a Lathe

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Across
  1. 1. foundation and structural base of the lathe machine (Two words that rhyme with faith shred)
  2. 3. clamping mechanism, typically a lever or screw, used to secure the tool rest in place on the tool rest base (three words, rhymes with cool best rock)
  3. 4. allows operator to turn workpiece slowly by hand for inspection or to make little adjustments without needing the motor on (two words, rhymes with rock feel)
  4. 10. drives main spindle + rotates workpiece at controlled speeds (rhymes with boater)
  5. 11. stationary housing located on the left of the machine, provides rotational power to the workpiece. (rhymes with clock)
  6. 12. secures tailstock assembly in a fixed position on the lathe, preventing it from moving under cutting loads (two words, rhymes with rock clock)
  7. 13. mechanism used to stop the spindle from moving and prevent it from rotating, usually used when removing or installing chucks or faceplates (two words, rhymes with kindle rock)
  8. 14. adjustable, T-shaped metal used in woodturning to hold and guide cutting tools. (Two words, rhymes with cool best)
  9. 15. 2-4 pronged accessory inserted in the headstock spindle to hold and rotate a workpiece during spindle tuning. Also known as drive center (rhymes with fur)
Down
  1. 2. positioned on bedway, opposite of the headstock and acts as a supporting center for the free end of a workpiece. (rhymes with rock)
  2. 5. is located at the rear of a tailstock, is used to move the tailstock quill or barrel forward or backward. (two words, rhymes with rock feel)
  3. 6. rotating shaft within the headstock that holds and spins the workpiece. (Two words that rhyme with rock kindle)
  4. 7. secures the tool rest assembly to the lathe bed, allowing for stable positioning during cutting (three words, cool face rock)
  5. 8. heavy, adjustable casting that sits on the bed and serves as the foundation that supports the tool rest (two words rhymes with cool face)
  6. 9. lathe accessory inserted into the tailstock that spins with the workpiece. (Two words, rhymes with drive enter)