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Mini-Lathe Tools & Projects for Home Machinists

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If you own a mini-lathe, this book is a must-have resource to fully understand everything this little machine can do! In continuation with its introductory manual, Mini-Lathe for Home Machinists, this book presents a series of projects to extend the versatility of small metal lathes. With detailed explanations, full-color photography, and insightful diagrams and illustrations, author David Fenner provides practical tools and modifications to help you get the most from your mini-lathe, from radius turning attachments to taper turning.
By David Fenner; revised and updated by George Bulliss, editor of The Home Shop Machinist magazine.
120 pages, softcover, 5.75" x 8.26"
ISBN 978-1-56523-916-6
Copyright 2019


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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Harper P. ★★★★★

The companion volume finally fills in the gaps—the chapter on chuck work and thread cutting alone is worth the price. It's laid out in the same clear, step-by-step style as the first book, so I've already finished two projects I'd been putting off. If you're still figuring out spindle speeds or tool

Kevin ★★★★★

The step-by-step project layouts are laid out clearly enough that I had my first pepper grinder finished in an afternoon. It really opened my eyes to what this small lathe can do beyond basic spindles.

Christopher F. ★★★★★

The chapter that builds on the introductory manual really cleared up a few setups I was fumbling through, especially how to get the most out of the tailstock. I’ve already dog-eared half the pages, and my projects come out cleaner than before.