Metal turning on the lathe

✍ Scribed by Clark, David A

• Publisher: Crowood
• Year: 2013
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 112
• Series: Crowood metalworking guides
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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; Ins. Read more...

Abstract:

The lathe is an essential tool for all but the most basic of workshops. 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 book shows you how to make full use of your lathe safely and effectively in your workshop. Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
1 Buying Your First Lathe
2 Installing the Lathe and Using It Safely
3 Cutting Tool Principles, Feeds and Speeds
4 Sharpening Tools and Holding Them in the Lathe
5 Workholding in the Chuck
6 Turning between Centres and Faceplate Work
7 Collets and Mandrels
8 Taper Turning and Lathe Accessories
9 Drilling and Reaming
10 Boring Tools and Boring Heads
11 Knurling, Radius Turning and Production Methods
12 Taps, Dies and Screwcutting
Acknowledgements and Useful Contacts
Index
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✦ Subjects

Lathes.;Turning (Lathe work)