What is a good sorce of information on basic lathe turning?

[Harleyscooter]

Where should I look for books or online information on basic lathe use? I really mean basic, I have lots of wood working tools I use and I have welded and fabricated stuff for over 40 years, but machining is new for me and I can use all the help I can get.
Thanks Frank

 

[PurpLev]

I found "Lathework: a complete course workshop" to be a good entry level guide for lathe work:

http://www.amazon.com/Lathework-Com...qid=1359649359&sr=8-3&keywords=lathe+workshop

there are also good books in the download section here like "how to run a lathe" by SouthBend with good info on lathe work, and tool geometry.

 

[ScrapMetal]

Probably the best single source I've seen is the booklet by South Bend Lathes - "How to Run a Lathe". If you like, I have included a link for the download. Just "click" on the title. It's a little large at 155M but I'm hosting it off my server and I digitized it so that I know it's safe to download. This version is, I believe, from the '50s but the information is timeless.

Hope this helps,

-Ron

 

[Harleyscooter]

I will order this book, I am downloading from your link to "How to Run a Lathe" now. Thanks for the information.

 

[stevecmo]

I would also recommend the Tubalcain youtube videos. I believe there is a sticky for these.

 

[Harleyscooter]

Thanks Steve for recomending the tubalcain, I started watching them and learning a lot, well I just noticed it is 3:00 in the morning, I will have to continue later.