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Chris(WA)

05-07-2006 05:50:09




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Well I finally went out and bought a lathe. 13x40 JET. Had always had a lathe at work till this job and missed it(and the advice/help of the machinists). I am looking for a good reference guide to keep in the shop. I have seen the name of a handbook somewhere but can't recall where now that I need it! Anyone have a thought? Any input on what you would do if you had it to do over again would sure be apprecated!
Thanks all!

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MikeCatthemuseum

05-08-2006 18:35:43




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 Re: Metal Lathe Advice in reply to Chris(WA), 05-07-2006 05:50:09  
Link

Best thing out there and it's free.



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Bob

05-07-2006 20:48:20




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 Re: Metal Lathe Advice in reply to Chris(WA), 05-07-2006 05:50:09  
As to lathe operation, I'm surprised no one mentioned the "oldie, but goodie", "How To Run a Lathe", published by South Bend Lathe.



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Pooh Bear

05-07-2006 13:05:51




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 Re: Metal Lathe Advice in reply to Chris(WA), 05-07-2006 05:50:09  
Have you tried Lindsay Books.
They have all kinds of lathe and machinery books.
Most of them are reprints of older stuff.
I hav ordered a lot of books from them.
Always got great and fast service.

Pooh Bear



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CaptRon

05-07-2006 10:38:20




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 Re: Metal Lathe Advice in reply to Chris(WA), 05-07-2006 05:50:09  
My library has a copy of Machinery Handbook that I can check out for weeks at a time. I scanned some of the parts that I thought that I would need and keep it on file.

CaptRon



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woodache

05-07-2006 07:43:40




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 Machinery's Handbook Re: Metal Lathe Advice in reply to Chris(WA), 05-07-2006 05:50:09  
Machinery's Handbook everyone listed here. But new they are about $80 now. Everything you will ever need to know had been in it from about 1950. So go to Ebay and find the lastest one for the least price anyone from about the 1950 up, should beable to buyone for about $10. there. First thing get a quick change tool post Aloris type with handle on top and WEDGE LOCK not piston type lock. And since you bought a Chicom machine dismantle the apron gear box to make sure that there is no sand in it from the castings.

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dr.sportster

05-07-2006 06:40:30




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 Re: Metal Lathe Advice in reply to Chris(WA), 05-07-2006 05:50:09  
The other night I did a google search on my Clausing model number and found out all kinds of info.For example parts are still available;I did not know this.Also the best machine shop book ever written is called MACHINE SHOP TRADE SECRETS by James A Harvey available somewhere on the net.I got mine at Barnes and Noble for 40 dollars.You will save the forty bucks the first day and you will read it cover to cover.If you bought the machine used take a toothbrush and clean out all the gears and make sure none of the oil ways [little fill caps] are clogged so it gets good lube.Of course as you know wear saftey glasses.Ive been attacked by carbide on a few occasions when least expected.Follow all the saftey rules even if you have seen the pros not doing them.A smart machinist I worked for didnt wear saftey glasses which I never figured out.You will find alot of other info on the computer also.Before you start the machine must be well leveled or the ways will have stress and the carridge will be slightly off.Like the other guys said the book you are refering to is MACHINERYS HANDBOOK.If you want to use scrap learn about grinder spark tests to try to identify different metals,but if you must make a part that is critical buy known type stock for best results.Some modern alloys are making grinder identification difficult.Good Luck.

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BobR

05-07-2006 06:11:20




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 Re: Metal Lathe Advice in reply to Chris(WA), 05-07-2006 05:50:09  
Not sure if this is what you're lookin'for, or if you can still get these, but Audell Books made a very good series of guide books. We had some in high school shop, and I have an Audell Millwright& Mechanic's guide that I have used for over 20 years. Hope this helps,Bob



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Tim Casbolt

05-07-2006 05:59:54




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 Re: Metal Lathe Advice in reply to Chris(WA), 05-07-2006 05:50:09  
Might you mean Machinery's Handbook?



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