Abstract: An improved spindle control mechanism for a lathe that includes, in preferred form, a rotatable control knob operably related to a plurality of spindle motor control and servo-control switches by a switch drum fixed thereto and operably connected to a spindle transmission through a control shaft by a connector link pivoted in an eccentric position at one end to the control knob and pivoted at the other end to a lever arm fixed to the control shaft. Rotation of the control knob into a forward position simultaneously translates the lathe's transmission into a forward spindle rotation position and starts the spindle drive motor. Rotation of the control knob into an intermediate stop position simultaneously stops the spindle drive motor and activates the spindle servo-control switch (which permits the spindle's rotation speed to be changed by a separate spindle servo-control mechanism, if desired).

Abstract: A dial assembly adapted to be secured to a lead screw and operative to enable measurements of a machine element effected by the lead screw to be measured in either English or Metric units of measure. The dial assembly includes two different dials interconnected by a gear train, which gear train comprises a spur gear fixed to each dial and a continuous, toothed ring or belt drivingly interconnecting the spur gears.