Workholding in the Lathe for Home Machinists: Workshop Practice Series (Fox Chapel Publishing) Everything Metalworkers Need to Know to Hold Any Workpiece Securely

Your complete guide to work-holding!

• Learn techniques for accurately, safely, and securely holding your lathe work
• The “whys” and “hows” including the fundamentals of basic lathe alignment
• Faceplate work, general chuck work, universal or independent chuck, self-centering chuck, unusual chucks, collets, work steadies, and lathe alignment are all covered

With this home metalworker’s guide, you’ll always keep a secure hold on your workpieces!

For accuracy and safety, a fundamental requirement of lathe operation is the ability to hold any workpiece securely and repeatedly on the machine. While few problems arise with straightforward work on a properly aligned lathe, the variety of jobs undertaken by small workshops and model engineers is bound to give rise to occasions when how to hold work requires consideration. When these situations arise and exacting accuracy is essential, working methods and lathe set-up are vital for an acceptable result. That’s where Workholding in the Lathe for Home Machinists comes in!

This comprehensive manual covers all aspects of the “whys and hows” including the fundamentals of basic lathe alignment. Topics covered include faceplate work, general chuck work, universal or independent chuck, self-centering chuck, unusual chucks, collets, work steadies, and lathe alignment. Also included are helpful photos, 56 plans, and scale drawings.

Every shop needs to safely and securely hold pieces on the lathe, regardless of the project. This is the book to show you how!