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Running an engine lathe - how to book
If you are just starting out using a metal cutting lathe or you would like to brush up on things you think you should already know, then this book is for you. Jam-packed with all the basic techniques, this easy to read text is illustrated with simple clear drawings. An understanding of the workings of the engine lathe, its cutting tools, the turning of tapers, the cutting of screw threads, and the testing of the lathe for accuracy will make the operation of any other machine tool comparatively easy.
Centering lathe work* Driving the work
* Test indicators and their use
* Three types of centering mandrels
Practical suggestions that will give the young machinist or apprentice the foundation principles of engine lathe work. A reprint of a 1941 Classic workbook on Lathe Operations.
