toolrest
Chisel steadying bar
A toolrest is the adjustable bar or ledge on a lathe that supports a cutting tool during turning.
The operator positions the toolrest close to the workpiece, bracing the chisel or gouge against it for stability and control: Adjust the toolrest before starting the lathe.
Also spelled as two words: tool rest.
Rotating shaping machine
- chiselEdged carving implement
- gougeConcave carving blade
- spindleRotating rod for thread
- tailstockLathe component opposite headstock
banjo · faceplate · mandrel · roughing · parting · bowl · scraper · turner
To uphold or sustain
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- steadinessState of being constant
- firmnessResistance to deformation
rigidity · balance · positioning · height · angle · locking · clamping · adjustment
Correct relative positioning
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- heightVertical extent upward
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
distance · gap · parallel · perpendicular · finetune · measurement · setting · calibration
Watchful defensive attention
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- gapUnfilled space between
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- positioningArranging in specific locations
rotation · catch · kickback · entanglement · inspection · maintenance · adjustment · lockdown
lathe
Rotating shaping machine
tailstock · banjo · faceplate · mandrel · roughing · parting · bowl · scraper · turner · skew
support
To uphold or sustain
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- steadinessState of being constant
firmness · rigidity · balance · positioning · height · angle · locking · clamping · adjustment · clearance
alignment
Correct relative positioning
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- heightVertical extent upward
angle · distance · gap · parallel · perpendicular · finetune · measurement · setting · calibration · clearance
guard
Watchful defensive attention
positioning · rotation · catch · kickback · entanglement · inspection · maintenance · adjustment · lockdown · awareness