Im about to purchase a small workshop lathe, dont need one just always wanted one.



Anyone got a decent lathe operating book they want to sell ? I was 16 and at school when I last played with a lathe.

There is only one thing you need to know with machine tools. Learn how to switch it off before you switch it on!

Seriously, just learn about speeds and feeds and the rest will come to you provided you've used one in the past.

I like these LINKY Start off nice and basic and all the projects make usefull tool / jigs to allow you to do more technical jobs.

Davie

i read a book called 'the amateur lathe', which was an excellent source of information, best practice etc.

That would be "The Amateurs Lathe" By Lawrence H Sparey, great little book.

Al.


Originally posted by JoelP
i read a book called 'the amateur lathe', which was an excellent source of information, best practice etc.

Thanks for the links & stuff - will ebay the books.

I have a load of books in PDF form all zipped up will U2U a link

Also worth looking on youtube at Tubalcain's vids - some nice nuggets in there

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tAz5YDFtAs

Regards
Rob

Have a look at www.lathes.co.uk. Good info on buying and using.

Well ive bought it - too late now. Single phase, 2 chucks, screw cutting, milling attachment, load of parts with it , evrything turns over nice & smooth.


Needs a clean and some oil.

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Originally posted by JoelP
i read a book called 'the amateur lathe', which was an excellent source of information, best practice etc.

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I have a brand new unused copy of the amateurs lathe, I got bought 2 copies of it. yours for £6. Paypal gift delivered.

U2 sent Loco...



Thanks

If anyone recognises it, I still dont know what make it is, theres no casting marks to find etc.

[Edited on 19/1/12 by T66]