The Milling Machine for Home Machinists - Softcover

Hall, Harold

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565237692 ISBN 13: 9781565237698

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

This book provides the detailed knowledge you need to successfully choose, install, and operate a milling machine in your home workshop. Heavily illustrated with color photographs and diagrams, understand which accessories are essential and which can be postponed until your activity demands it. The usage of each machine and accessory is explained in detail for the vast majority of applications in an active shop. Discover options for holding the many diverse shapes and sizes of work pieces that will inevitably surface during your machine's life. This critical task is by far the most important part of learning to use the machine. The Milling Machine will arm you with decision-making skills on which method is best for any application – whether to use a vice or an angle plate, mount the piece directly onto the worktable, or even produce a fixture specifically for the task. With the work piece set up and ready for machining, this book will show you the correct ways to cut metal and maintain all your milling tools.

About this title

About the Author

Harold Hall worked as an electrical control systems engineer for thirty-five years before becoming editor of Model Engineer's Workshop magazine. He is the author of numerous books on workshop practice, including Metal Lathe for Home Machinists, The Metalworker's Workshop for Home Machinists, Milling for Home Machinists, and The Milling Machine for Home Machinists.

From the Back Cover

This book provides the detailed knowledge you need to successfully choose, install, and operate a milling machine in your home workshop. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs and diagrams, it will help you to understand which accessories are essential, and which can be postponed until your activity demands it. The usage of each machine and accessory is explained in detail for the vast majority of applications in an active shop. The real learning curve begins once your milling machine and its accessories are chosen and installed. Discover your options for holding the many diverse shapes and sizes of work pieces that will inevitably surface during your machine's life. This critical task is by far the most important part of learning to use the machine. Learn how to decide which method is best for any application-whether to use a vice or an angle plate, or mount the piece directly onto the worktable, or even produce a fixture specifically for the task. With the work piece set up and ready for machining, the book goes on to show you the right ways to cut metal and maintain your milling tools. " Milling machines have become an integral part of the hobbyist's workshop, but the number of hobby-sized machines available and the variety of accessories to be considered can quickly overwhelm hobbyists. From selecting the right machine for your shop to the finer points of work-holding and machine operation, this book covers all the questions a newcomer to the world of milling machines is likely to have." -- George Bulliss, The Home Shop Machinist magazine

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The home machinists essential guide for choosing and using a milling machine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565237692
• ISBN 13: 9781565237698
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120