Looking for Suggested Reading

[evergreenblue]

Hello everyone, since asking about the practicality of building a lathe, I have decided to go ahead and press forward. I'm sure one day, I'll end up purchasing one, but I'm excited to tackle this project, (though, who knows how long it'll take!) Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone can suggest some reading. Specifically I'd like to maybe learn about the intricacies of a lathe, it's parts and functions. I'd also really like to learn more about layout and hand-work, like filing, drilling, and other "cold" techniques and bench-work. Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks!

Dave

 

[Bill C.]

Hello everyone, since asking about the practicality of building a lathe, I have decided to go ahead and press forward. I'm sure one day, I'll end up purchasing one, but I'm excited to tackle this project, (though, who knows how long it'll take!) Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone can suggest some reading. Specifically I'd like to maybe learn about the intricacies of a lathe, it's parts and functions. I'd also really like to learn more about layout and hand-work, like filing, drilling, and other "cold" techniques and bench-work. Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks!

Dave

Vocational or trade school bookstores may be able to help or at least point you in the right direction on the latest textbooks. Machinist Handbook can help you too. Don't forget your local public library. Welcome to the trade/hobby.

 

[bcall2043]

A couple of books on the topics you requested old but good:



The Southbend book is available free on the web and the Shop Theory from the Henry Ford school is usually available used. The Southbend will give you details about how a lathe is used (works) and the Henry Ford books will provide all the machinist basics using the manual methods. There were no computer operated machines in those days.

Benny
The Orphanage Never Closes

 

[Syaminab]

Mr. Pete Tubalcains videos are great, dont miss them.

 

[llarson]

"Advanced Machine Work" by Robert H. Smith, copyrights 1910,12, & 15, is an excellent for old school basic information and reference. Lindsay pub. used to have reprints, and "youroldtimebookstore.com" has picked up at least some of the product line. Check them out. This book goes into great detail on lathe developement and operation.

 

[pebbleworm]

For some late 18th/early 19th century background and some technical details on screw cutting, lathe construction with a chisel, hammer and file and a good discussion of a Maudsley built cross slide I really like "Early engineering reminiscences" by George Eschol Sellers
http://www.bookfinder.com/search/?a...ces%201815-40%20of%20george%20escol%20sellers
It's edited from stories that originally appeared in American Engineer, which is on google books, but is also a little hard to search through.

 

[David Kirtley]

Don't forget the Holtzapffel books. Lots of good information on turning and tools in general.

 

[evergreenblue]

Wow, thank you guys so much! I just took a look, and these went on my amazon list! I did download the southbend book, and yes I've started watching tubalcain videos, I'm enjoying those so much! Thanks for suggesting Holtzapffel too! Woodworking is my other hobby, and this seems like a good reference between the two materials! Thanks again for the suggestions, it looks like I have some reading to do, and I appreciate the older books with sound fundamental knowledge as well!