What is a lathe?
Options:
- A utensil used for serving soup
- A mechanic's tool for measuring wear on car parts
- A mechanical device used to store energy and then release it
- A mechanic's tool for repairing cylindrical car parts, such as crankshafts
Explanation: A lathe is a mechanical devise that rotates a cylindrical object so that it can be tweaked, reshaped, repaired or adjusted. Perhaps the most commonly known version of the lathe is a potter's wheel. Mechanics use lathes to rebuild car parts, such as crankshafts, for example.
Mechanics use some of the most varied and expensive tools that exist, and many invest thousands of dollars in their personal tool repertoire. They take pride in being able to fix anything that breaks.