Lantern

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003246",
  "term": "Lantern",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of tool post for a metal lathe that allows for adjusting the height of the cutting tool. It consists of a slotted post, a concave ring, and a convex rocker that supports the toolholder, enabling the operator to set the cutter on the workpiece's centerline by tilting the rocker. Also known as a rocker tool post, this design is found on older or smaller bench lathes.",
  "subject": "Metalworking",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Laterne",
    "es": "linterna",
    "fr": "lanterne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lantern/"
}