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Lathe

technology Maturity 7-9

A lathe is a tool. It makes things spin fast. It can shape wood or metal. It makes smooth pens and bowls. It helps us make many things.

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HwacheonCentreLathe 460x1000.jpg
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Watchmaker's Lathe in use.jpg
File:Lathe turned pillars at Chennakeshava temple in Belur.jpg
Lathe turned pillars at Chennakeshava...
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Galica Vara Workshop016.jpg
File:Jan Verbruggen Foundry Drawing 47 Horizontal Boring Machine.jpg
Jan Verbruggen Foundry Drawing 47...
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Lathe.PNG
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Luenette mit klappbarem oberteil.jpg
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CenterLiveDead.jpg
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Woodlathe.JPG
File:CNC Wood Lathe CNC Wood Turning Machine.jpg
CNC Wood Lathe CNC Wood Turning Machine.jpg
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JaquesCookStaunton.jpg
File:Harpers Ferry gun smith shop - Blanchard lathe - 01.jpg
Harpers Ferry gun smith shop - Blanchard...

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