If you can find someone local to you who knows their stuff... a couple of hours watching the pro you will learn a LOT! Then simply play
Hi Chaps
As per the title, is there a book that explains for the layman on how to start using a lathe. Particularly safety aspects and the a 'how to for
dummies'?
ISBN number or an amazon link would be great!
Thanks!
I cant answer your question directly... but learning such a thing from a book will be a nightmare...
If you can find someone local to you who knows their stuff... a couple of hours watching the pro you will learn a LOT! Then simply play
the link below will take you to A J Reeves book and publications. The Amateur Lathe is an excellent starter book.
Also buy a set of Zeus engineers tables
A J Reeves linky
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Originally posted by carpmart
As per the title, is there a book that explains for the layman on how to start using a lathe. Particularly safety aspects and the a 'how to for dummies'?
Go to library
Get them to order in the Sparey book
"Amatuers Lathe" IIRC
Read, make swarf ;-)
Got a few PDF's here somewhere all zipped up with some good stuff in send me a U2U with your email addy and I'll send either a link to them
or email them to you
There were a couple of other books I borrowed from the library at the same time that were worth reading will try and find out which they wereand get
back to you
Just remember to take chuck key out before starting her up, get into the habit of removing it straight after use, beyond that, always wear goggles and
dont rush and use common sense
(if using a file with it running, make sure the tang of the file has a handle covering it!)
If the swarf is building up, machine off before putting digits anywhere near to clear it, and it can be chuffing sharp (I tend to use a paintbrush by
the machine and just sweep it onto the floor and clear up afterwards)
If the mess was to wrap in the chuck whilst clearing up and fingers were present it could make a nasty mess
- change shoes before going indoors
wear something that stops the swarf getting into shoes, V irritating and distracting
swarf likes fleece tops and is good at getting into pockets- had to strip my phone down a couple of times now to get rid of bits stuck to speakers
magnet making everyone sound like they are talking through a distortion pedalbox
Putting into a placcy bag would save me this problem, but I always forget to either take it out of my pocket or wrap it in one
Regards
Rob
Most important safety tips I can remember from school.
Only ever use a sprung chuck key.
Be aware of your clothing - don't be tempted to wear baggy stuff or ties.
Don't stick your hand in until it stops moving.
Safety glasses
My old apprentice training manuals are great for this. Wrote by EITB.
Sadly mine arent for sale - too sentimental.
Not a book, but a pretty good website HERE
As above, the Sparey book is very good. This and everything you'll need for your lathe is available at chronos.co.uk. Sparey designed some model aircraft engines. Make one of these on your lathe (when the Locosts done) and when it first runs the kick is like your first drive!
Just a word of caution
Years ago, in my distance past i learn't first hand how dangerous lathes are, they are fast and powerful machines that will not give you a second
chance.
A book is good but there is no substute for professional training, try your local college to see if they do an introduction course.
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=11401
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Originally posted by chris.russell
Just a word of caution
Years ago, in my distance past i learn't first hand how dangerous lathes are, they are fast and powerful machines that will not give you a second chance.
A book is good but there is no substute for professional training, try your local college to see if they do an introduction course.
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=11401
See if you can pick up copies of the old ITB books. Probably some on ebay.
They are the manuals apprentices used to have back in the day and are brilliant right from basics to quite complex stuff.
Otherwise see if you can spend some time with someone local who is an experienced turner. They will show you all the ins and outs.
Shame you arent a bit closer to me, you would be welcome to come and have a go.
David