After a brief history of the lathe's development, the paper will explore various types of lathes used in jewelry manufacturing and various uses for those lathes that will not only improve on the possibilities in one's work but also show simple jigs and fixtures made on the lathe that can increase productivity. This paper will differentiate between types of lathes that are commonly available and will introduce the work best suited for each of them. Basic information on cutter geometry for both turning with the slide rest and hand turning will also be discussed.

Author: David Lindow