Metal Lathe for Home Machinists

Metal Lathe for Home Machinists

Author: Harold Hall

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1607651432

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· 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


How To Run A Lathe: For The Beginner

How To Run A Lathe: For The Beginner

Author: South Bend Lathe Works

Publisher: Ravenio Books

Published: 2015-06-30

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13:

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This classic work, which contains 62 diagrams and illustrations, is organized as follows: Layout of a Small Machine Shop Horse Power Ordering Repair Parts Number and Name of Lathe Parts on Drawing Improved Reverse The New Lathe Location of Lathe Size of Lathe Setting the Lathe in Position Leveling Lathe Belting Rules for Calculating the Speed and Size of Pulleys Speed of Lathe Countershaft Oil the Lathe Every Day Starting Lathe Carriage Face Plate Lathe Centers Direction of Feed With a Job on Centers Centering Countersinking a Shaft Drill and Countersink Improper Centering Proper Countersink Drill and Countersink Combined Turning a Steel Shaft A Shaft in the Center Best Forged Steel Lathe Tools Lathe Tools Knurling in the Lathe Position of Cutting Edge of Tool Grinding the Tool Facing End of Shaft Standard Screw Threads Measuring Screw Threads Thread Cutting Change Gears for Thread Cutting Thread Cutting Index Plate Compound Gearing Compound Gearing Setting of Thread Tool The First Chip (Thread Gutting) Grinding Tool After Thread Has Been Started Turning Taper Taper Attachment for South Bend Lathes Truing a Valve Grinding Attachments for Lathe Suggestions on Emery Wheel Table of Grinding Wheel Speeds Drilling and Facing on the Engine Lathe Using the Lathe as a Drill Press South Bend Milling and Key-Way Cutting Attachment for Lathes Squaring a Steel Shaft in the Lathe Key Seating Wood-Ruff System Keyseating a Steel Shaft Standard Key-Ways for Pulleys and Shafts Boring in the Lathe 16-Inch Lathe Boring a 30-Inch Fly Wheel Principal Dimensions of South Bend Gap Lathes Raising Blocks How to Temper a Lathe Tool How to Anneal a Piece of Tool Steel Case Hardening Using a Reamer in the Lathe Information on Gears The Cutting Speed for Different Metals Rule for Gearing Up Engine Lathes for Screw Cutting Gear Guards for South Bend Lathe How to Anneal Brass or Copper How to Braze Fitting Chucks to the Lathe Size of Lathe Chucks for a Lathe Metric Threads on an English Lead Screw Making a Piston Ring No. 34—13-Inch Swing South Bend Screw Lathe Making a Ball Race and Cone No. 37—15-Inch South Bend Lathe No. 40—16-Inch South Bend Lathe Don’ts for Machinists


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

Published: 2017-10-13

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1473344239

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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.


Screwcutting in the Lathe

Screwcutting in the Lathe

Author: Martin Cleeve

Publisher: ArgusBooks

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 9780852428382

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Discusses the screwcutting function of the lathe, its ability to cut any form of external or internal thread of any thread form, pitch or diameter within the overall capacity of the machine.


Mini-Lathe

Mini-Lathe

Author: Neil M Wyatt

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2016-03-31

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13: 1785001299

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The mini-lathe is a useful tool in the model engineer's workshop. With more choice than ever of more compact machines, a mini-lathe is able to accommodate a wide range of engineering requirements, projects and techniques, as well as being suitable for the novice engineer and for those with limited workshop space. Author and model engineer Neil Wyatt provides a practical guide to purchasing and using a mini-lathe, as well as examining more advanced techniques. The book includes a projects section to show the application of mini-lathe techniques. Topics covered include: choosing a mini-lathe; workshop safety and setting up the lathe; basic through to more advanced machining skills; modifications, additions and tuning of the mini-lathe. This essential reference source is aimed at the novice engineer, home metalworkers and for those with limited workshop space. Fully illustrated with 304 colour photographs.