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The Amateur's Lathe

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This is a course of instruction which embraces almost every process that can be accomplished with the small lathe, including information on tools, accessories and costs. The amateur's problems are tackled in a practical manner, showing how the model engineer or small industrial user can perform a variety of operations usually requiring a whole workshop of machinery. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Specialist Interest Model Books ltd; 9th edition (July 10, 1986)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 5


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 85


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • lots of valuable information
I am new to machining and buy a lot of reference books. This one is well written and should help me learn to use a metal lathe. I watch a lot of you tube videos and read everything I can find. I am finding machinist work to be much more technical than woodworking and need all the help I can find.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023 by Dave Zehner
    • A Treasure Trove of good information
I found this to be a treasure trove of good and helpful information. The original is dated. 1948. And the author is British, I think. But there's so much good stuff in here. I bought it based on a recommendation from the late George Thomas (in one of his books) for a version of indexing by gears. There is info on spinning metal, info that will help me with vernier calipers, how to make round laps, and more. It starts out for begginners (choosing and installing a lathe). It's actually one home machinist sharing everything he can think of to help a fellow home shop person out, and to share as many tips as he can remember. These old timers usually write good books, and I thought this one was very good. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016 by Paul Pfeiffer
    • Dated, but lots of good tips for a small-lathe enthusiast.
This book was originally copyrighted in 1948 and, as such, is a little outdated in places. For example, good luck finding authentic whale oil for quenching your home-made drill bits in! Nevertheless, I found this book to be a gold mine of tips & tricks for using small hobby lathes. I particularly found the chapters on workholding and lathe milling helpful. There are some ideas for machining thin sheet stock that I've never seen anywhere else. If you are an amateur machinist who is always trying to do "more with less" I think you'll find this book a useful addition to your shelf. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2013 by M. McCollum
    • Easy reading
ordered this book to help me get started on my new hobby. I have found it to be helpful with lots of tips.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013 by Amazon Customer
    • Old and not as useful as I hoped
This is a reprint of a 60's or 70's book (poor printing, poor resolution black and white photos and spends a lot of time talking about 40's, 50's and 60's machines making it of limited utility. Fortunately the basics of machining haven't changed much so description of the processes remain helpful. The British author really doesn't like American machines, techniques or tools but I thought it was funny rather than insulting. Buy it on sale and you will get some good value. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023 by Kindle Customer
    • Great book
This is a great detailed book on the subject. This is an old school book that will get you started the right way on the metal lathe.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2013 by Michael Shaw
    • The Amateur's Lathe
Extremely helpful for the rookie. Also a very entertaining style of writing. Truth is I couldn't put it down till I finished it.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2011 by Flyboy
    • Five Stars
Love it lots of useful information
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016 by Keith S.

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