bench lathe

noun

Meaning

A small, compact lathe designed to be mounted on a workbench rather than standing on the floor, used for precision machining of small workpieces.

Examples

He upgraded his workshop by purchasing a high-precision bench lathe for his model train parts.
Learning to operate a bench lathe requires patience and careful attention to safety protocols.

Synonyms: lathe, mini-lathe, turning machine, metalworking lathe

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bench lathe

noun

Pronunciation: /bɛntʃ leɪð/

Definition

A small, compact lathe designed to be mounted on a workbench rather than standing on the floor, used for precision machining of small workpieces.

Examples

He upgraded his workshop by purchasing a high-precision bench lathe for his model train parts.
Learning to operate a bench lathe requires patience and careful attention to safety protocols.

Synonyms of bench lathe

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