Free-hand turning allows a lathe operator to shape and form metal parts without precise measurement or guidelines. It involves mounting a tool on a tool post that is free to move in any direction rather than being locked into place. The operator guides the tool using only hand movements to remove material from the workpiece and create complex shapes and contours in an artistic fashion.
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Freehand Turning
Free-hand turning allows a lathe operator to shape and form metal parts without precise measurement or guidelines. It involves mounting a tool on a tool post that is free to move in any direction rather than being locked into place. The operator guides the tool using only hand movements to remove material from the workpiece and create complex shapes and contours in an artistic fashion.