Basic Lathework for Home Machinists


Book Description

Perfect for any home machinist with a new lathe, this comprehensive guide is designed to expand your enjoyment of this versatile machine and take full advantage of its extensive capabilities. Illustrated with hundreds of clear photographs and concise diagrams, it provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of tooling and machining operations. With expert advice on steadies, tool height, how to use cutting fluids, mandrels, and more, you'll be able to use your lathe to its fullest potential.




Metal Lathe for Home Machinists


Book Description

· 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




Basic Lathework


Book Description

This title deals with all aspects of the lathe covering the selection of the machine and its construction, including modern types of machine as well as the more traditional models. All aspects of tooling, both traditional and modern are covered in depth, as are all machining operations.




The Milling Machine for Home Machinists


Book Description

· A detailed resource to choose, install, and operate a milling machine · Provides expert advice to decide which accessories are essential in a task and which can wait · Includes helpful photography, illustrations, diagrams, and explanations · Learn correct ways to cut metal and maintain all your tools · Build decision-making skills for accomplishing critical tasks




Metalworking for Home Machinists


Book Description

· A highly detailed guide to equipping your workshop and creating 53 ancillary devices from an industry expert in designing and building engines and machines · This resource helps prepare engineers that no matter how well equipped a workshop may be, there will always be the need to make special gadgets · Saves engineers time by devising the needed device for them so they can get right to work building what they need without further delaying the completion of the project · Projects include 5 clamps and vices, 10 jigs and fixtures, 25 lathe projects, and 13 miscellaneous projects · Author Tubal Cain had over 60 years of experience in designing and building engines and machines, a number of which were published in industry-leading magazines and will be included in this must-have project manual




Tabletop Machining


Book Description

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




Home Machinists Handbook


Book Description

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Here's everything the do-it-yourselfer needs to set up, and operate a handy-man's machine shop. Areas covered range from shop requirements and proper lighting to buying, using, and storing tools.




Basic Benchwork for Home Machinists


Book Description

· For apprentices and amateur metalworkers · A hands-on guide to engineering benchwork covering all the basics · Learn the skills and procedures for files, punches, hand filers, and more · Contains helpful diagrams, tables, and black and white photos · Begin a career in metalwork engineering and know the proper practices early on to avoid common mistakes




Lathe Operation and Maintenance


Book Description

This concise introduction to the lathe provides detailed coverage of this versatile machine and how it is used to perform a wide variety of metalworking operations. Special emphasis is placed on lathe components, accessories, and operating procedures, including basic machine setup and routine maintenance. Cutting dynamics and parameters are explained in clear, easy to comprehend language, and a wide range of cutting tools, toolholders, and workholding devices are examined in detail. This is the ideal introductory text for the novice or machinist-in-training. Review questions follow each chapter.




Lathework


Book Description

This book is based upon the author's series of lathe projects originally written for Model Engineers' Workshop magazine. When read together, they represent a complete course in model engineering from basic techniques to ambitious projects.