cross-slide
the part of a lathe or planing machine on which the tool post is mounted and across which it slides at right angles to the bed of the lathe
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There must also be change wheels, studs and quadrant plates, self-acting feed for surfacing and cross slide, and clamping nuts.
Practical Mechanics for Boys | J. S. ZerbeThe rear bevel is roughed and finished by tools and held on the cross-slide.
Turning and Boring | Franklin D. JonesThe unfinished part is then turned, and if the cross-slide is not moved, the tool will meet the first cut.
Turning and Boring | Franklin D. JonesAs the grinding proceeds, the wheel is fed inward slightly by manipulating the cross-slide.
Turning and Boring | Franklin D. JonesThe cross-slide has bolted to it a bar A carrying a roller which is pressed against a forming plate B by a heavy spring C.
Turning and Boring | Franklin D. Jones
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