Lathe Reference Book

[aoresteen]

Is there a recommended lathe general reference book? I need to get one. I'll be using s 1940's Craftsman 109.0703 lathe.

Thanks!

 

[francist]

The Atlas “Manual of Lathe Operations” (aka MOLO) is good as is the Southbend “How to Run a Lathe”. I think the Southbend one is little more common but both can be had pretty easily from places like eBay. I think you’d find both in our Downloads section here if you were a donating member.

 

[MrWhoopee]

Ask and ye shall receive.

http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1617/3789.pdf

 

[SLK001]

Ask and ye shall receive.

http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1617/3789.pdf

You probably want a later edition than the 15th above. The last one published by South Bend was the 56th edition.

 

[RandyWilson]

South Bend Lathe Works - Publication Reprints - How To Run A Lathe 55th Edition | VintageMachinery.org

South Bend Lathe Works - Publication Reprints - How To Run A Lathe | VintageMachinery.org

55th edition, in two parts.

 

[aoresteen]

Thank you so much. These are going onto my tablet!!!!!!

 

[Chewy]

Get to be real good friends with your computer. There are many books that are on the web for free. Don't let the dates fool you. A 1922 book is just as good as a later one for basics. OK, you don't have to use the foot pedal to make it spin around. I have probably 20 or more books and pdf's that I have stumbled across and downloaded. AGI has a whole set of videos on using lathe and mill if you search hard enough. Also look for military training videos. You would be surprised what the US government has released. Most that I have are Navy.
Anytime anyone here on the forum, or says a name on YouTube, write it down and goggle it.
I would also suggest watching Mr Pete videos from when he started. The early information is right on the type of equipment you have.