Advanced Metal-Work, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Alfred G. Compton

 
9781330060704: Advanced Metal-Work, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master essential metal‑working skills with practical, hands‑on lessons. Learn how to use the speed-lathe, engine-lathe, and planing machine through clear, drill‑down instructions and real‑world exercises.

This edition guides beginners and improvers in a shop setting, emphasizing safe, accurate work and efficient tooling. You’ll see step‑by‑step methods, common setups, and how to finish parts with precision for brass, iron, and steel. The text connects theory with practice, helping you plan tools, measurements, and procedures for reliable results.


  • Foundational lathe techniques, including how to hold, position, and feed tools for clean surfaces

  • Instructions for preparing materials, controlling chatter, and choosing the right cutting tools

  • Guidance on setting up fixtures, measuring work, and finishing inside and outside diameters

  • Exercises and diagrams illustrating typical parts like posts, screws, and small turned components



Ideal for students in technical schools, amateur machinists, and anyone building hands‑on metal‑working skills with traditional machine tools.

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9780364316443: Advanced Metal-Work, Vol. 1 of 3: Lessons on the Speed-Lathe, Engine-Lathe, and Planing-Machine; For the Use of Technical Schools, Manual-Training ... Amateurs; The Speed-Lathe (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0364316446 ISBN 13 :  9780364316443
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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