All they needed was a car... Nov 7, 2009
He needs break lathes, a tire changer, a wheel balancer and special tools for engine repair. The teacher said if his students can get the first four certifications under their tool belts, then perhaps they could have access to the remaining four certifications with a college. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Fire destroys Elmira Twp. tool & die business Aug 22, 2009
It was a total loss but I think we were able to save the machinery -- the mills and lathes. They ve got hopes of re-opening as soon as they can get in there and see what is salvageable. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Fatal work accident Aug 13, 2009
Turning lathes spin blocks of metal or wood for grinding, cutting, deformation and shaping. Steve John of G & M said he was not sure what kind of lathe SMC used but he works on them himself and they require a lot of safety precautions. (Odessa American, TX)
Little shop of tools: Area man fills store with rare and unusual vintage tools Jul 27, 2009
Anvils, lathes, planes, draw shavers are popular items, Gayhart said. I don t think we ve ever sold a goose-wing ax, have we. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Small Auto Suppliers Struggling to Survive Jul 16, 2009
Called "bullards," the machines are vertical lathes that require a worker to pull levers and handles in order to cut cast iron. Miller once had 100 of them, so many he hung a sign outside his plant nicknaming it Bullard City. (CBS News -- US)
Recovery battle Jun 25, 2009
Gaza's only artificial limb workshop is full of lathes, sanding machines and benches piled with part-made beige legs. Its manager, Hazim Shawwa, says the number of amputees from the conflict remains unclear. (BBC News -- Africa)
The lure of handmade rods Mar 5, 2009
Two lathes and a finish drier take up an entire wall. There are buckets of thread spools, packs of metal guides and photos from satisfied customers. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Technology center will aid oil firms Feb 14, 2009
The main building will house Unique Machine's offices, general machine shop, and CNC (computerized numeric controls) lathes and mills. Its first floor will contain 4,892 square feet of office space and 24,003 square feet of shop space. (Anchorage Daily News)
