Master basic shop machines with practical, step-by-step guidance
Discover how to set up and operate lathes, drilling machines, and automatic screw machines with clear, time-tested techniques. This edition presents fundamental principles for centering work, choosing the right locating methods, and applying common tools so you can work efficiently and safely. The book covers a range of hands-on topics, from locating centers on bars and blocks to using center squares, self-centering punches, and different centering devices. It also explains how to coordinate lathes, chucks, and steady rests, and introduces practical approaches for quick, accurate setup in busy shops.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A foundational resource for lathe work, this book delivers practical instruction on the fundamental skills. The author, an experienced machinist, guides the reader through centering, drilling, and driving work held between centers, as well as steady and follower rests and face plate work. Moreover, the author provides insights into the history of lathe tools from diamond points to side-cutting tools. Turning, threading, and boring are taught with information on speeds and feeds, as well as safety concerns. The depth of knowledge and hands-on approach make this book an indispensable resource for both novice and seasoned machinists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330178362_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330178362
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330178362
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 357 pages. 8.90x5.98x0.87 inches. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # zk133017836X
Quantity: 1 available