W. Henry Northcott Treatise on Lathes and Turning

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The present volume is intended as a Handbook for the use of students in mechanics, amateur turners, and others who are interested in the art of turning. Proficiency in this most useful art is not to be acquired from books alone, but I believe the information given in the follow ing pages may be taken as sound and practical, whilst the lathes, tools, and appliances described are those of the present day. The first part is devoted mainly to the description of the principal varieties of lathe in use. The second part treats of turning with hand tools in hard and soft woods, ivory, &c., also, in iron and the metals generally; this part includes screw chasing, drilling, fret sawing, and other subsidiary operations. The third part describes the self-acting lathe and its uses.