fox lathe
noun
\ˈfäks-\
Definition of fox lathe
: a lathe with or without a turret having a chasing bar and leaders for thread cutting and being used for turning brass
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Origin and Etymology of fox lathe
perhaps after James Fox fl1821 English toolmaker
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