parallel to the axis of rotation

at any angle to the axis of rotation

perpendicular to the axis of rotation

either 'A' or 'B'

parallel to the axis of rotation

at any angle to the axis of rotation

perpendicular to the axis of rotation

either 'A' or 'B'

Mild steel

Lead

Brass

Aluminium

When setting its two lower pads are made to just touch the surface of the job first

It must be trued before the pads to bear on the job

Skinning is done on the job before it is set with the job

It is fixed to the carriage of the lathe

one adjustable pad

two adjustable pads

three adjustable pads

four adjustable pads