Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scrap
BOOK 2

"THE METAL LATHE"

by David Gingery

Using castings from the charcoal foundry and simple hand methods, you can build a sturdy and accurate bed for the lathe.

Additional castings and simple improvised equipment will add the headstock, tailstock, carriage, and all of the parts to complete the lathe. It bores its own parts, makes its own spindle, and builds accessories to broaden its usefulness. Illustrated. Photos and line drawings. Shows advanced methods on pattern making & molding.

7" swing over bed, 12" between centers, automatic powered carriage feed, adjustable tailstock setover, & adjustable gibs in sliding members.

Paperback. 128 pages.

 

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