A Few of Our Great Lathe Books

Running An Engine Lathe
by Fred "Mr Machine Shop" Colvin
"Practical suggestions which will give the young machinist or apprentice the foundation principles of engine lathe work." Great book. Well illustrated. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 softcover 117 page
No. 4708 ... $6.95

Care and Operation of a Lathe
by Sheldon Machine Co
Comparable to "How to Run a Lathe". Everything you need to know to start machining metal. 1942 Great book. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 softcover 112 page
No 21052 ...$7.50

How to Run a Lathe
by South Bend Lathe
Reprint of 1942 edition revealing everything from set up to operation to sharpening cutters and more. Must have for any lathe owner. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 softcover 128 pages
No. 21150 ... $7.95

South Bend Lathe Booklets
Collection of eight different booklets in one cover: grinding valves, sharpen reamers, true brake drums, test differentials, bore rebabbitted rods, make bushings and more... Great ideas. Great how-to. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 softcover 96 pages
No. 21583 ... $7.95

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