I got the book "Turret Mill Operation" by John G. Edwards for Christmas and I've found it a wonderful resource and learning tool. I got it because several people here recommended it. Now I'm looking for a similar book for operating a lathe, any ideas?
Thanks Greg
========= While not lathe specific I suggest "Machine Shop Trade Secrets" by James A. Harvey. Fantastic resource for even the experienced machinist. see:
Also Moltrecht's books Machine shop Practice Vols 1 and 2. see
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. president. Letter, 17 March 1814.
The old "How to Run a Lathe" that South Bend put out is a good one. It's on Ebay in several forms. Atlas had it, so did Craftsman.
Take this link and you may not even need to buy a book. If you delete the "ch7.pdf", you get the contents for the whole site's machine tool "how to".
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greg wrote:
Thanks George, I'll take a look at it.
Greg
Thanks Pete, I'll go buy a couple of reams of paper and a new toner cartridge and download the Army manual.
Greg
Its only 68 pages.
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Unka' George [George McDuffee] ============ Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. president. Letter, 17 March 1814.
Thanks George, that's a great idea.
Greg
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