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dead spindle

American  

noun

Metalworking.
  1. spindle6


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As the bore of the tailstock is exactly in line with the live spindle, it follows that the dead spindle will be locked also in line with it.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

Now turn the dead spindle back until the live spindle begins to turn freely and clamp the dead spindle fast.

From A Course In Wood Turning by Milton, Archie S.

The sliding support or block in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center.

From Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying Out Work, Designing and Architecture With 250 Original Illustrations by Zerbe, James Slough

Its bore is a fit to the dead spindle, and it is split through on the lower side.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua