The Metal Lathe
The Metal Lathe

Author: David J. Gingery

Publisher: David J. Gingery Publishing, LLC

Published: 2014-07-11

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1878087010

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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.

Tabletop Machining
Tabletop Machining

Author: Joe Martin

Publisher:

Published: 1998-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780966543308

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A practical perspective on equipment and processes with instruction for many projects shown.

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

Metalworking Sink Or Swim
Metalworking Sink Or Swim

Author: Tom Lipton

Publisher:

Published: 2009-01-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780831133924

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This CD-ROM contains the PDF version of Metalworking Sink or Swim. This collection of priceless tips, tricks, skills, and experiences from a veteran of the trade is presented in a way that captures the attention of users and engages them in the process of furthering the art. It includes shop-tested descriptions and illustrations of creative and unique skills and observations from almost 40 years in the metalworking trades. What's more, it offers enough material from several metalworking trades to start a great research and development shop. It is sure to be a valuable and time-saving resource for anyone involved in the fabrication of metal. Written by a shop peer from the perspective of having done the required work. Includes numerous photos and illustrative stories that help users easily understand the material presented and the techniques provided. Contains a chapter on flame straightening techniques. Offers many examples of special workholding techniques. Covers crossover skills like Welding/Machine, Sheetmetal/Welding, and Design/Management.