Metalwork lathe techniques

• Centre Bit - Drills a pilot hole in the face of the metal bar creating a bit for the drill bit to catch onto

  
• Step turning - Reduces the dieter of the bar

  
• Facing off - Smooths the end of the bar
• Taper turning - Cuts metal away at a angle

  
• Knarling - Imprints a texture onto the metal, generally used for grip

  
• Drilling - Drills hole into face of the metal

  
• Parting off - removes the component from waste metal

  
• Parallel turning - Reduces diameter of the bar