A simple form of lathe, or a substitute for a lathe, in which the work is turned by means of a cord passing around it, one end being fastened to the treadle, and the other to an elastic pole above.

A lathe for turning irregular forms after a given pattern, such as lasts, gunstocks, etc.

A small lathe worked by one hand, while the cutting tool is held in the other.

A turning lathe in which the cutting tool has an automatic feed; used chiefly for turning and boring metals, cutting screws, etc.

plural of Blanchard lathe

A clamp that fixes a workpiece to a lathe

An instrument for engraving banknotes, etc., with complicated patterns of interlacing lines.

A turning lathe with a deep notch in the bed to allow turning a short object of large diameter.

A turning lathe having a turret head.

A machine consisting of a revolving lap on a vertical spindle, used for grinding and polishing.