Jul 15, 2019 · To become a lathe machining pro, you'll need to dedicate time to study and practice. Here are five books that will help you master your lathe.

May 9, 2024 · To get started, I'd get a used South Bent 9 inch lathe, and learn lathe operation on it before considering anything larger. Aside from complexity, the larger lathes can be quite dangerous …

Oct 4, 2018 · In machining, as in any other field, knowledge is power. Here are the top 10 books that every machinist should have and read.

Feb 14, 2021 · Hi, I am getting back into machining (did a fair amount 20 years ago) and looking for recommendations on the best benchtop lathe made today, preferably not Chinese made as I hear …

Nov 20, 2011 · The original question was "What is the best old lathe out there" made after 1960 with some vague material and diameter information. Nothing about workpiece length, weight or …

Apr 23, 2019 · Marc Cronin, Senior CNC Machine Tools Engineer, and founder of GCodeTutor.com shares his reccommendations on machining books and manuals.

Jul 15, 2007 · A metal lathe in theory is much like a wood lathe, other than the ability to cut threads, and some non-wood operations like knurling. Milling machnies are sort of (I'm stretching for an easy …

The Anatomy of a CNC Lathe – Breaking down the main spindle, sub-spindle, turrets, and axes. Essential Lathe Operations – An introduction to turning, roughing, and finishing. Threading Basics – …

May 14, 2004 · What, in your opinion, was or is the "best" lathe ever made? "best" being somewhat subjective, of course, but encompassing accuracy, finish, fit, and any particularly good ergonimic …

Apr 26, 2020 · The best lathe ever made, vintage or otherwise, is the one that you own outright, or have a clear plan working to that end, that does the job asked of it, when it’s asked. Everything else is …