tool post

American  

noun

1. an upright for holding a lathe tool.

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tool post British  

noun

1. the rigid holding device which holds the cutting tool on a lathe and some other machine tools

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Etymology

Origin of tool post

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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tool post

To afford a fulcrum for the piece of wood, a lever or rest of some kind, as either a hand rest or a piece fastened in the tool post, is used.

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

This mandrel is journaled in a hinged frame supported by a block replacing the tool post, and is adjusted as to height by a screw passing through an arm projecting from the supporting block.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

A bar of this kind is more rigid than a tool held in the tool post.

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

The largest end of the taper is generally nearest the tool post.

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

A. For small work held between the lathe centers a milling device fitted to the slide rest in place of the tool post will answer an excellent purpose.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various