How to Run a Lathe - Volume I (Edition 43) The Care and Operation of a Screw-Cutting Lathe

How to Run a Lathe - Volume I (Edition 43) The Care and Operation of a Screw-Cutting Lathe
Author: J. J. O'Brien
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2017-10-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1473344239

This is the first volume of "How to Run a Lathe" by J. J. O'Brien and M. W. O'Brien. This novice-friendly and profusely-illustrated handbook contains a wealth of practical information on all manner of lathe work, ranging from turning and boring to filing and polishing. Highly recommended for those with an interest in woodwork and not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "History and Development of the Lathe", "Setting up and Leveling the Lathe", "Operation of the Lathe", "Lathe Tools and Their Application", "How to Take Accurate Measurements", "Chuck Work", "Plain Turning (Work between Centers)", "Drilling, Reaming and Tapping", "Cutting Screw Threads", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with the original text and artwork.

Traditional Toolmaking

Traditional Toolmaking
Author: Franklin D. Jones
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1616085533

Bringing together the collective wisdom of a past generation of craftsmen, Traditional Toolmaking provides an in-depth record of the skills and techniques that made the mass production revolution of the twentieth century possible. When first published in 1915, this book was an answer to a vast array of tool-room problems and explained many essential toolmaking operations. It includes timeless practices as well as some personally tailored methods by master toolmakers, including how to: make straight forming tools grind curved surfaces gauge the angle of a thread re-flute worn cutters and much more! With detailed descriptions of every procedure, essential mathematical rules and calculations for use in the workshop, and a number of illustrative figures, this book stands as an invaluable reference for those with an interest in practicing hands-on toolmaking processes.

A Course In Wood Turning

A Course In Wood Turning
Author: Archie Seldon Milton
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2019-11-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Course In Wood Turning is a work by Archie S. Milton. Wood turning is used in various forms in making furniture and furniture parts, building trim, tool parts and toys. A comprehensive course!

Machine Shop Essentials

Machine Shop Essentials
Author: Frank M Marlow, P.E
Publisher:
Total Pages: 517
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780975996300

This is the first really new machine shop practice text in nearly 20 years.