Lathe Carrier Article Index for
Lathe
Website Links For
Carrier
 

Information About

Lathe Carrier




A carrier is most often used when ''turning'' between ) and the drive pin is attached to the plate. In use the carrier and workpiece are inserted between centers and the leg of the carrier rests against the drive pin.

Carriers may be of the ''straight leg'' or ''bent leg'' type. The straight leg requires the drive pin, the bent leg fits into a slot machined into the drive plate. The bent leg type is considered safer as there are (slightly) fewer protruding parts to cause accidents.

Spindle Speed s are reduced when working with carriers, due to the unbalanced nature of the setup.