The Metal Lathe (Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scrap Series Book 2)
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B007USU8HU |
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| Number of Pages | : | 453 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Using castings from the charcoal foundry and simple hand methods you can build a sturdy and accurate bed for a metal lathe. include a 7" swing over the bed and 12" between centers. Illustrated with photos and drawings to show you all you need to know about patterns, molding, casting and finishing the parts. Adjustable gibs in sliding members and adjustable sleeve bearings in the headstock. Adjustable tailstock with set-over for taper turning. Then additional castings, common hardware items and improvised equipment will add the headstock, tailstock, carriage and all the remaining parts to complete the lathe. A truly practical machine capable of precision work.Once you have a foundry to cast the parts and a lathe to machine them you can tackle more exotic projects.. The lathe specs
"Best DIY books ever!" according to Kelly Moore. Dave is a product of the generation willing to give a very hard, honest day's work to get ahead in life or achieve what they want. These books are truly inspirational and a MUST for anyone who has any interest in machining or just tinkering. I have all the books and have read. Travis Zee said Great book for beginners!. This is a very well written book for anyone that would like to make a hobby lathe, is interested in casting, or would like to learn more about machining. The book clearly goes thru all the steps required to build your own hobby metal lathe. Some of the manufacturing technique. "Five Stars" according to dennis smart. very good