The Metal Lathe (Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scrap

The Metal Lathe (Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scrap Series Book 2)

Using castings from the charcoal foundry and simple hand methods you can build a sturdy and accurate bed for a metal lathe. Then additional castings, common hardware items and improvised equipment will add the headstock, tailstock, carriage and all the remaining parts to complete the lathe. Illustrated with photos and drawings to show you all you need to know about patterns, molding, casting and finishing the parts. The lathe specs. include a 7" swing over the bed and 12" between centers. Adjustable tailstock with set-over for taper turning. Adjustable gibs in sliding members and adjustable sleeve bearings in the headstock. A truly practical machine capable of precision work.Once you have a foundry to cast the parts and a lathe to machine them you can tackle more exotic projects.
Country USA
Manufacturer David J. Gingery Publishing, LLC
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-04-15
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	David J. Gingery Publishing, LLC
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2012-04-15
Format	Kindle eBook

The Metal Lathe (Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scrap Series Book 2)