dead spindle
Americannoun
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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 Joshua Rose
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 James Slough Zerbe
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 Joshua Rose
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 Archie S. Milton
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