Description: A foundational resource for lathe work, this book delivers practical instruction on the fundamental skills. The author, an experienced machinist, guides the reader through centering, drilling, and driving work held between centers, as well as steady and follower rests and face plate work. Moreover, the author provides insights into the history of lathe tools from diamond points to side-cutting tools. Turning, threading, and boring are taught with information on speeds and feeds, as well as safety concerns. The depth of knowledge and hands-on approach make this book an indispensable resource for both novice and seasoned machinists. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
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Book Title: Machine Tools and Their Operation, Vol. 1 : Lathes, Drills and Drilling, Hand and Automatic Screw Machines, Screw, Machine Tools and Boring (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 354 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.7 in
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 16.7 Oz
Author: Fred H. Colvin and Frank a Stanley
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
