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Workshop Techniques by Geo H Thomas
Pages 300
This book covers:
Making and using the universal Pillar Tool, Dividing and
Graduating, Making and using the versitile Dividing Head, Headstock Dividing,
A quality and informative Book
Model Engineers Workshop Manual by Geo H Thomas
Pages 303
This book covers:
The third book by this highly respected author for both
novice and experienced alike, containing over 300 pages on most aspects of
machining. 28 chapters cover a vast range of machining processes and the
construction of a varied range of accessories for the lathe.
slot drills, Boring Heads, Parting Tools, Bending Rolls etc
etc...
A Man and His Lathe by L. H. Sparey
Pages 84
A facsimile reprint of an early publication on using the
Myford Lathe. Highly readable and very useful book of internest to all model
engineers whether they own a Myford 7 or any other lathe
The Model Engineers Lathe Manual by E.T. Westbury
Pages 155
The late Edgar Westbury first major book on lathes was the
ME Lathe Manual published in 1951.
This was subsequently revised and titled Metal Turning
Lathes and in reprinting the work we have reverted to the original title since
this more accurately reflects the use today of the size and type of machinery
described therein.
Projects for your Workshop vol 1 by Graham Meek
Pages 96
Graham’s articles in Engineering in Miniature proved
extremely popular and this first volume brings together thirteen projects: A
Boring and Facing Head, The Myford Super 7 Screwcutting Clutch, or Screwcutting
Simplified, Lever Operated Tailstock Attachment for an Emco Unimat 4 or Compact
5, A Parts Backstop for the Maximat Lathe, A Simplified Retracting Toolholder
for Screwcutting, Emco FB2 Spindle Lock, 4 Tool Turrets, Cams Made Easy, A
Vernier Scale and Feedscrew Lock for an Emco Maximat Lathe, Slotting
Attachment, 100 and 150mm Micrometer Height Gauges, A Hand Wheel Dial for
Myford Series 7 Lathes, Milling Arbor and Over Arm Support for an Emco FB2. An
invaluable reference book for the workshop
The amateur's lathe
author l h sparey
Pages 221
this book covers: the lathe, choosing a lathe, installing a
lathe, measuring equipment, lathe tools, drills and reamers, marking out,
holding work in the lathe, lapping, metal spinning, taper turning, screwcutting
etc etc
a very good book for begineers
The amateur's Workshop
author Ian Bradley
Pages 256
this book covers: the lathe, choosing a lathe, suds
equipment, reamers, the dial indicator, toolmakers buttons, belt drives, the
back toolpost, measuring equipment, lathe tools, drills and reamers, marking
out, holding work in the lathe, lapping, taper turning, screwcutting etc etc
a very good book for begineers
The compact lathe (revised edition)
author stan bray
Pages 187
this book covers: safety, care of a lathe, lathe tools,
turning operations, centre height, using a 3/4 jaw chuck, the face plate,
turning radii, drilling and boring, screwcutting, milling, graduating and
dividing etc etc
model engineers handbook (third editon)
Author Tubal Cain
Pages 240
This book covers over 13 chapters which include:
units and metrication, workshop calculations, standard
tapers and collets, screw threads,workshop practise, metal joining, properties
of materials, steam and the steam engine, air and gases, boiler work, piston
and gland seals, electrical memoranda, and a general section, this book is like
a model engineers bible
Zeus chart
2008 latest edition, includes data charts and reference
tables,very useful in the home workshop
Toolmaking hints and tips
R Hutcheson
Handbook 82 pages
Knowledge from the experts on model engineering tools
The action of cutting tools
A J Chisholm, J M Lickley, J P Brown
Hand book 86 pages
Includes chapters on characteristics of machined surfaces,
cutting forces tool wear, and more
Micrometers, slide gauges and calipers
A W Marshall & G. Gencry
Hand book 78 pages
Details on reading details of modern calipers and uses