The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories [Paperback]

Ernie Conover (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2001

This is the only book of its kind -- dedicated to every aspect of the lathe. Completely revised and updated, it includes information on how to choose a lathe, how to maintain and repair a lathe, and basic techniques.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press; Updated edition (April 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561584169
• ISBN-13: 978-1561584161
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Power Tools

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Place to Start, June 13, 2002

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Joe Zerafa (VICTORIA Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories (Paperback)

This book covers all the basic's. Topics like Selecting, Repairing, maintaining and using a lathe (including some handy jigs). There is also chapter on sharpening techniques.

It would make a handy reference for any turner, especially for people about to start in this great hobbie.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best lathe book I've used, July 4, 2004

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David Swanson (Providence, RI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories (Paperback)

I actually used this book to help me become more informed before I made a lathe purchase.
It gives a great overall overview of many sizes and options.
Quote from the book, "New entry level lathes cost from $500 to $1000 dollars. Also gives positive comments to mini lathes @ $300-$400. That would include bed extension with which you could turn countless spindles. $575 Delta/Jet 12 inch, nice start as well.
Great overall picture of turning, tools, sharpening and accesories. Speaking of pictures what's shown is fine for what's being illustrated.ie; size and content.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good instructional presentation, June 21, 2003

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Michael J. Muller "Adirondack Reader" (Queensbury, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories (Paperback)

Hey...before I read this book I was quite uncertain which way to approach the lathe.
After having read it...I consider it "The Bible of Lathe Use".
I still may not LOOK like I know what I'm doing....but this book sure helps me along and safely.
I am still making big sticks into little sticks on the lathe...and yet I think that with this book's guidance there may just be potential for a bowl or spindle in my future.