three adjustable pads
A steady rest is fixed to the lathe bed and it is stationary. Steady rest gives support at one fixed place only. Steady rest consists of a frame containing three adjustable pads.
face plate
During machining operation using face plate, the angle plate is held on the face plate.
By arbor press
By arbor press methods is used to press the mandrel squarely to the workpiece.
aligning the workpiece for boring to a given datum
Tool makers' buttons are used for aligning the workpiece for boring to a given datum.
Irregular shaped jobs
A lathe faceplate is a basic workholding accessory for a wood or metal turning lathe. It is a circular metal (usually cast iron) plate which fixes to the end of the lathe spindle. The workpiece is then clamped to the faceplate, typically using t-nuts in slots in the faceplate, or less commonly threaded holes in the faceplate itself.
