Tool-rest

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007317",
  "term": "Tool-rest",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A support on a machine, such as a lathe or grinder, that holds either the cutting tool or the workpiece steady during an operation. On a wood lathe, it guides a hand-held chisel, while on a bench grinder, it provides a stable platform for holding an item at a specific angle to the abrasive wheel. The tool-rest is adjustable for height, angle, and its distance from the rotating spindle or wheel to accommodate different tasks and tool sizes.",
  "subject": "Metalworking",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Werkzeugauflage",
    "es": "soporte de herramientas",
    "fr": "porte-outil"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tool-rest/"
}