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The Lathe & Its Uses Or, Instruction in the Art of Turning Wood and Metal. Including a Description of the Most Modern Appliances for the Ornamentation of Plane and Curved Surfaces. With an Appendix, in Which is Described an Entirely Novel Form of Lathe for Eccentric and Rose Engine Turning; a Lathe and Planing Machine Combined; and Other Valuable Matter Relating to the Art.
by James Lukin
Chapters
37 totalTHE LATHE AND ITS USES.
Chucks.
Hand Turning of Wood.
Hollowed Work.
Cutting Screws.
Hollowing Out Soft Wood.
American Scroll Chuck.
Metal Turning by Hand Tools.
Overhead Apparatus.
Self-acting and Screw-cutting Lathes.
Description
This volume offers a clear, step‑by‑step guide to the art of turning, covering both wood and metal with equal care. Written at a time when few English works addressed the subject, it gathers practical knowledge from seasoned craftsmen and recent journal articles into a single, accessible text. Detailed explanations of tool angles, work‑holding methods, and safety considerations make it useful for beginners and experienced turners alike.
The book is richly illustrated, showing how modern lathes can be employed to create decorative plane and curved surfaces, from simple beads to intricate patterns. An extensive appendix introduces several inventive machines, including an eccentric chuck for rose‑engine work and a combined lathe‑planing apparatus that expands the range of possible projects. Readers will find the blend of theory, illustrated examples, and cutting‑edge designs a valuable resource for expanding their workshop capabilities.
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The Lathe & Its Uses Or, Instruction in the Art of Turning Wood and Metal. Including a Description of the Most Modern Appliances for the Ornamentation of Plane and Curved Surfaces. With an Appendix, in Which is Described an Entirely Novel Form of Lathe for Eccentric and Rose Engine Turning; a Lathe and Planing Machine Combined; and Other Valuable Matter Relating to the Art. Or, Instruction in the Art of Turning Wood and Metal. Including a Description of the Most Modern Appliances for the Ornamentation of Plane and Curved Surfaces. With an Appendix, in Which is Described an Entirely Novel Form of Lathe for Eccentric and Rose Engine Turning; a Lathe and Planing Machine Combined; and Other Valuable Matter Relating to the Art.
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en
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~10 hours (591K characters)
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Project Gutenberg
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Produced by Karin Spence, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.)
Release date
2019-11-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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About the author
James Lukin
1828–1917
Best known for practical books that helped generations of hobbyists learn tools, turning, and workshop skills, this Victorian writer made mechanical know-how feel approachable. He was also an Anglican clergyman and the inventor of the “Lukin Lathe.”
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