The Mini-lathe has become the best-selling item of machinery in the hobby engineering market - often purchased as a first step by beginners to the hobby. For many years Myford lathes were considered as 'standard issue' for model engineers, but at about one-twentieth of the price of a new Myford, these new Mini-lathes set the benchmark for the future. The Mini Lathe is a complete course on using and improving this new generation of budget lathes.
Contents: ● Safety ● Preparing the lathe ● Tooling materials & geometry ● Tooling up ● Getting started ● Gear cover ● Head stock dividing attachment ● Modifications for milling ● Improving rigidity ● Making a part off too ● Guided centre punch ● Filing rest ● Use of steadies and chuck depth stop ● Toolpost powered spindle ● Saw table and grinding rest ● DRO handwheels ● Taper roller bearings
It explains everything from setting up and 'tuning' the machine for best performance to using accessories and carrying out tasks. The Mini-Lathe covers: Safety, Preparing the lathe, Tooling materials & geometry, Tooling up, Getting started, Gear cover, Head stock dividing attachment, Modifications for milling, Improving rigidity, Making a part off too , Guided centre punch, filing rest, use of steadies and chuck depth stop, Toolpost powered spindle, saw table and grinding rest , DRO handwheels, taper roller bearings.
