Lathework: A Step-by-Step Introduction (Workshop Practice Series) - Softcover

Hall, Harold

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1917770022 ISBN 13: 9781917770026

Publisher: Makers Guild Press, 2026

Synopsis

Through the pages of Model Engineers' Workshop magazine, author Harold Hall established a reputation for introducing the novice model engineer to a wide range of machine tool operations. In this book he turns his attention to the metal turning lathe, introducing its use through a carefully chosen series of practical projects. Lathework assumes no previous experience of using the lathe. Through twelve practical lathe projects, all the necessary techniques are introduced, leading the reader from complete novice to confident lathe operator and giving the confidence necessary to tackle more ambitious projects. All the projects are extensively illustrated and include full workshop drawings. Once followed through, the reader will have amassed a wealth of practical skills and added a collection of useful items to their range of workshop equipment.

About this title

About the Author

Harold Hall was for a number of years the editor of Model Engineers’ Workshop magazine and through its pages, he established himself as a mentor to tyro model engineers worldwide. He is the author of seven books in the indispensable Workshop Practice Series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Makers Guild Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1917770022
• ISBN 13: 9781917770026
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 128