BASIC LATHEWORK for home machinists - By STAN BRAY

[YYCHM]

Some how I ended up with two copies of this book. If anyone out there would like a copy you can have it for the cost of postage.

Craig

 

[DPittman]

I haven't seen that book but have read a steam engine wobbler book by that author and liked it.....what do you think of the book?

 

[YYCHM]

I haven't seen that book but have read a steam engine wobbler book by that author and liked it.....what do you think of the book?

It's a decent book for a beginner to pickup. I'd rate him right up there with Harrold Hall.

These are the chapters.

1. The Lathe Explained
2. Choosing a Machine
3. Power Supplies
4. Cutting Tools
5. Work Holding - Chucks
6. Other Work Holding Methods - The Faceplate
7. Tool Holding
8. Centers
9. General Machining Operations
10. Parting Off
11. Hole Boring
12. Threading
13. Taper Turning
14. Measurements and Control Systems
15. Misc Operations 1
16. Misc Operations 2

 

[Richard Tymko]

How much?

 

[YYCHM]

Actually I'm going to offer it to @Chicken lights . I owe him big time and he is a first time lathe operator. Should have thought of that before, Me Bad. If he declines it will be available again.

Craig

 

[Bradells]

Local dibs?

Brad

 

[YYCHM]

The book is going to David (@Chicken lights). My apologies to everyone for pulling a bait and switch on this.

 

[Chicken lights]

Thank you for the book!!