The Lathe Book 3rd Edition

Author: Ernie Conover
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781641550116
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The Lathe Book, 3rd Edition is the definitive guide to this essential turning machine written by a veteran woodturning author, teacher, and lathe designer. tremendous advances in lathes, accessories, and sharpening equipment. In this completed revised and expanded 3rd edition, legendary turning author, teacher, and designer Ernie Conover brings this classic reference book up-to-date, incorporating the many recent innovations in the lathe and its accessories"--

The Metal Lathe

Author: David J. Gingery
Publisher: David J. Gingery Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1878087010
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
Using castings from your charcoal foundry (see Book 1 in the series: The Charcoal Foundry by David Gingery) and simple hand methods (no machine tools needed!) you can build a sturdy and accurate bed for a metal lathe. Then additional castings, common hardware items and improvised equipment will add the headstock, tailstock, carriage and all the remaining parts to complete the lathe. Illustrated with photos and drawings to show you all you need to know about patterns, molding, casting and finishing the parts. The lathe specs. include a 7" swing over the bed and 12" between centers. Adjustable tailstock with set-over for taper turning. Adjustable gibs in sliding members and adjustable sleeve bearings in the headstock. A truly practical machine capable of precision work. Once you have a foundry to cast the parts and a lathe to machine them you can tackle more exotic projects.

Metal Lathe for Home Machinists

Author: Harold Hall
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607651432
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
· An introduction and project-based course to the lathe and lathe metalworking · Contains 12 projects that start with basic tasks and progress into advanced skills · Projects are heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs · Great practice for both beginners and experienced lathe owners

The Mini-lathe

Author: David Fenner
Publisher: Workshop Practice
ISBN: 9781854862549
Category : Lathes
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Workshop Practices.

Lathe Operation and Maintenance

Author: John Edwards
Publisher: Modern Machine Shop Books
ISBN: 9781569903407
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
This concise introduction to the lathe provides detailed coverage of this versatile machine and how it is used to perform a wide variety of metalworking operations. Special emphasis is placed on lathe components, accessories, and operating procedures, including basic machine setup and routine maintenance. Cutting dynamics and parameters are explained in clear, easy to comprehend language, and a wide range of cutting tools, toolholders, and workholding devices are examined in detail. This is the ideal introductory text for the novice or machinist-in-training. Review questions follow each chapter.

The Lathe Book

Author: Ernie Conover
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561584161
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
This book includes information on how to choose a lathe, how to maintain and repair a lathe, and basic techniques.

How to Run a Lathe: The Care and Operation of a Screw Cutting Lathe

Author: John Joseph O'Brien and Miles William O’Brien
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description

Metal Turning on the Lathe

Author: David A Clark
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976417
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
The lathe is an essential tool for all but the most basic of workshops. It enables the engineer to produce turned components to a high degree of accuracy. Often called the 'king of machine tools', it is also very versatile and can be used to make a wide range of engineering components. This new book shows you how to make full use of your lathe safely and effectively in your workshop. Topics covered include: A guide to choosing a lathe looking at different sizes and features available; Advice on installing and maintaining a lathe, selecting and sharpening tools, and working with chucks; Instruction on a range of techniques ranging from how to hold work in a collet through to cutting a screw thread. A new and practical guide to this essential tool, the lathe, aimed at both the aspiring and experienced engineers, modelmakers and horologists, Metal Turning on the Lathe gives advice on choosing, installing, maintaining and using a lathe safely and effectively in your workshop and is superbly illustrated with 239 colour illustrations. David Clark has spent over 30 years in the engineering industry and is the editor of Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop.

Lathes and Turning Techniques

Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561580217
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The lathe can be the most satisfying machine in your workshop. It doesn't take long to pick up skill, and you can make beautiful things in a very short time. In these 36 articles, expert turners detail the fine points of lathe work and provide a wealth of turning techniques. You'll get in-depth information on: spindle turning, production turning, decorative folk turning, shopmade lathes, woodthurning chucks and chisels, turning bowls, turned-and-carved vessels, and more. --Cover.

The Lathe Book

Author: Ernie Conover
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561580576
Category : Lathes
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
This is the only book of its kind -- dedicated to every aspect of the lathe. Completely revised and updated, it includes information on how to choose a lathe, how to maintain and repair a lathe, and basic techniques.