Practical Lessons In Metal Turning - A Handbook For Young Engineers And Amateur Mechanics - Percival Marshall - Bog

This classic handbook for students of metal work contains a complete introduction to the subject, with chapters on everything from recognising equipment to producing finished work. Written with the beginner in mind, it is full of simple instructions and handy tips, making it ideal for amateurs with practical interest in metal work. Contents include: "Tools and Tool Holders", "Measuring Appliances", "Chucks and Mandrels", "How to Centre Work for the Lathe", "Driving Work Between Lathe Centres", "Turning Work Between Centres", "Chuck and Face-Plate Work", "Drilling and Boring in the Lathe", "Screw Cutting", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on metal work.