Lathe
Fundamentals
The Complete Guide
by Rick Peters
Softcover
215 x 255mm
192pp
Published by Hearst Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., New York USA
R.R.P.$29.90
ISBN 1-58816-447-0
Shop Mallet
Small Bowl
Tiered Tray
Segmented Bracelet
Turned Pens
Lidded Box
Faux Hollow-Turned Vessel
Shaped-Edge Platter
Extract from back cover of book:
Few tools are as essential to woodworking as the lathe, and no book gives you a better start using it than this authoritative Popular Mechanics guide. The lathe is an indispensable tool for turning furniture parts, platters, bowls, and other one-of-a-kind pieces.
Rick Peters, a well-versed workshop expert, introduces you to the lathe and the fundamental techniques that can be accomplished with it. He then provides great projects for you to practice your newly acquired skills.
Peters begins by comparing the features of several different types of lathes, taking you through the process of choosing the one that's right for you. He also recommends specific accessories to cover all the uses you've planned.
Once you've selected a lathe, Peters shows you how to put it through its paces. Starting with its simplest function, he guides you all the way through to more advanced techniques, such as segmented turning. In addition, you'll find tips for maintaining and troubleshooting your lathe and learn how to build jigs and fixtures to perform all kinds of special uses.
What better way to get proficient on the lathe than to start "turning" out projects? Make a tiered dessert tray, a segmented bracelet, a lidded box, a faux hollow-turned vessel and other handsome designs.
With so much information in here you'll want this guide right on your workbench to refer to time and again.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Choosing
a Lathe
Stationary Lathe
Bench-Top Lathe
Midi Lathe
Mini-Lathe
Specialty
Lathe
Lathe Motors
Lathe Beds
Morse tapers
Lathe Fit and Finish
Ergonomics
Recommendations
Lathe
Accessories
Measuring
and Marking
Lathe Stands
Chucks
Faceplates
Turning Centers
Tool
Rests
Gouges
Chisels
Scrapers
Specialty Tools
Sanding and Buffing
Basic
Lathe Techniques
Lathe
Safety
Preparing for Spindle Work
Mounting a Spindle Blank
Positioning
the Tool Rest
Turning a Rough Cylinder
Scraping
Using a Skew Chisel
Marking
Profiles
Defining Cuts
Turning a Cove
Turning a Bead
Turning a Tenon
Parting
Off
Preparing for Faceplate Work
Truing the Rim
Shaping the Rim
Scraping
the Face
Shaping the Face
Sanding
Finishing
Advanced
Lathe Techniques
Turning
a Bowl: The Exterior
Using a Screw Chuck
Using a Scroll Chuck
Turning
a Bowl: The Interior
Using a Coring System
Split Turnings
Using a Cole
Jaw Chuck
Using a Jam Chuck
Segmented Turning
Power Sanding
Embellishing
Turnings
Lathe
Jigs & Fixtures
Tool Handles
Tapered Mandrel Chuck
Steady Rest
Dust Hood
Roll-Around
Tool Rack
Lathe Stand
Maintenance
& Troubleshooting
Inspection
Cleaning
Lubrication
Lathe Repair
Minimizing Vibration
Shaping
Lathe Tools
Grinding Jigs
Water-Cooled Systems
Honing Lathe Tools
Burnishing
Scrapers
Repairing Lathe Tools
Scroll
Saw Projects
Shop Mallet
Small Bowl
Tiered Tray
Segmented Bracelet
Turned Pens
Lidded
Box
Faux Hollow-Turned Vessel
Shaped-Edge Platter
Index