The
Lathe Book
A Complete Guide to the Machine and its Accessories
by
Ernie Conover
Softcover
200 x 255mm
188pp
Published by The Taunton Press, Connecticut, USA.
R.R.P.$29.90
ISBN 1-56158-416-9
Extract from back cover of book:
No other book gives you such valuable information on the essential turning tool. Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book is the comprehensive guide to woodturning machinery, incorporating the many innovations in the lathe and its accessories. It covers every aspect of the lathe, including how to choose one, how to select tools and accessories, how to maintain and repair the machine and basic techniques.
Expert advice on choosing a lathe
Tips on maintaining a lathe for optimal performance
Easy-to-follow basic techniques that help build lathe skills
More than 220 colour photos and illustrations
About the Author: Ernie Conover, the codesigner of the Conover Lathe, has taught thousands of students to turn. He directs Conover Workshops, offering classes in a variety of woodworking techniques, and is a frequent contributor to woodworking magazines in the US and abroad.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Chapter
1: The Turning Machine
Lathe
Construction
Lathe Anatomy
Chapter
2: Choosing and Buying a Lathe
Entry-Level Lathes
Mid-Range Lathes
Dream
Lathes
Specialty Lathes
Chapter
3: Setting Up a Lathe
Workflow
Machine Placement
Chip removal and
Ventilation
Electrical Service
Lighting
Tool Storage
Chapter
4: Holding The Work
Centers
Faceplates
Special-Purpose Chucks
Chapter
5: Accessories
Steady Rests
Arm Rests
Sharpening Equipment
Safety
Equipment
Jigs for Special Techniques
Lathe Duplicators
Chapter
6: Tools
Gouges
Chisels
Scrapers
Hook and Ring Tools
Chatter
Tools
Chasers
Chapter
7: Maintenance, Repair and Modification
Routine Maintenance
Replacing
Bearings
Drive Pulleys, Belts and Motors
Removing
Seized Morse Tapers and Faceplates
Tool Rests
Modifying a Lathe
Restoring
a Used Lathe
Chapter
8: Turning Techniques
Coves and Beads
Turning Square to Round
Faceplate
Turning
Sanding
Finishing
Glossary
Resources
Index