The ____ supports the lathe cutting tool and provides the tool with the movement needed to perform machining operations.
A) gap bed
B) carriage
C) spindle
D) feed rack

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The carriage is the component of a lathe that supports and moves the cutting tool. The spindle rotates the workpiece, but does not support the cutting tool. The gap bed provides extra space for larger workpieces, but does not support or move the cutting tool. The feed rack controls the movement of the carriage, but does not support the cutting tool.

The ____ Supports the Lathe Cutting Tool and Provides the Tool