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This inspiring book provides a wealth of fascinating projects for
woodturners. It will extend their skills and give them a chance to
try more unusual, challenging pieces. The book reflects the
author's fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles and
mathematical curiosities. It gives woodturners the chance to try
their hand at making twisted polygons, gravity-defying clocks and
much more. A wealth of close-up photographs guide the reader
through each project and a gallery section provides further
inspiration, showing how a range of artists have decorated the
author's work. David Springett's interest in woodturning began when
he was a woodwork teacher - by reading each of the few books
available, experimenting and persevering, he improved his skills.
Since leaving teaching nearly 20 years ago, he has earned his
living doing what he enjoys most. David and his wife Christine live
in Rugby, Warwickshire.
If you do not own a milling machine (and even if you do) what you
can achieve in your workshop is greatly enhanced if you own a
spindle or two for use with your lathe. Spindles come in many
shapes and sizes, ranging from 19mm (0.75 in) to 57 mm (2.25 in) in
diameter, depending on the uses envisaged for them. This book
describes the design, construction and use of a variety of spindles
that will be of interest to the amateur engineer. Milling, grinding
and drilling spindles are covered along with a unique light
gear-cutting frame for clockmakers. The emphasis is on spindles
that are easy to make and have as few parts as possible; all but
one for example use sealed ball bearings (the exception uses
tapered collar bearings and thus needs to have seals installed to
protect the bearings.) The basic spindle described uses the same
spindle nose as the Myford Super 7 lathe; this allows all chucks,
plates, collets and closers designed for the lathe to be used with
this spindle. It can also be modified for other lathe nose
standards.
The centre-lathe is by far the most versatile machine tool in the
workshop, but as soon as you depart from plain turning between
centres, the question arises 'how to hold the work'. This book
explains the methods and techniques required. A fundamental
requirement of lathe operation, for accuracy and safety, is the
ability to hold any workpiece securely and, preferably, repeatedly
on the machine. While few problems arise with straightforward work
on a properly aligned lathe, the variety of jobs undertaken by
small workshops and model engineers is bound to give rise to
occasions when how to hold work requires consideration. When great
accuracy is essential, working methods and lathe set-up are vital
for an acceptable result. In this book Tubal Cain discusses in his
inimitable, practical style all aspects of the subject with the
whys and hows, including basic lathe alignment.
Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book, 3rd Edition is the
definitive guide to this essential turning machine written by
legendary woodturning author, teacher, and lathe designer Ernie
Conover. In the 17 years since the 2nd edition came out, there have
been tremendous advances in lathes, accessories, and sharpening
equipment. Conover brings this classic reference book up-to-date,
incorporating the many recent innovations in the lathe and its
accessories. Introduces the novice or professional woodturner to
the expanded range of lathes now available, including invaluable
information on choosing a lathe. Features many new chucks for
holding work. Offers comprehensive advice on selecting turning
tools, including the popular carbide-insert tools. Outlines the
groundbreaking developments in sharpening equipment. Emphasizes the
importance of full-face shield protection, hearing protection, and
dust collection. Includes information on basic lathe maintenance.
--Ernie Conover
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