Materials are most commonly used for lathe cutting tools

1. List three safety precautions related to clothing that should be observed during lathe operation.

2. What two materials are most commonly used for lathe cutting tools?

3. What feature of a lathe cutting tool has a direct effect on surface finish?

4. Is a left-hand or right-hand tool normally used for facing?

5. What part of the lathe is used to feed the tool during facing?