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title: "How to Run a Lathe: The Care and Operation of a Screw Cutting Lathe"
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# How to Run a Lathe: The Care and Operation of a Screw Cutting Lathe

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## Description

Buy How to Run a Lathe: The Care and Operation of a Screw Cutting Lathe 42 by O'Brien, John Joseph, O'Brien, Miles William, South Bend Lathe Works (ISBN: 9781614274742) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Old school text book - Brilliant information reprinted from 1942 but just as valid today especially as I have a lathe made in 1948. Lots of essential information from tool sharpening to thread cutting and lathe maintenance. Excellent diagrams and clear descriptions, can dip into this for hours.
Review: Very easily digested info anyone just starting to use lathe. - A very welcome addition to any lathe learners tool box.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 463,682 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 146 in Metal Work 205 in Industrial Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies 304 in Mechanical & Material Engineering |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (936) |
| Dimensions  | 15.24 x 0.86 x 22.86 cm |
| Edition  | 42nd |
| ISBN-10  | 1614274746 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1614274742 |
| Item weight  | 204 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 134 pages |
| Publication date  | 11 Sept. 2013 |
| Publisher  | Martino Fine Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old school text book
*by P***P on 14 October 2021*

Brilliant information reprinted from 1942 but just as valid today especially as I have a lathe made in 1948. Lots of essential information from tool sharpening to thread cutting and lathe maintenance. Excellent diagrams and clear descriptions, can dip into this for hours.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very easily digested info anyone just starting to use lathe.
*by R***N on 15 May 2020*

A very welcome addition to any lathe learners tool box.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by D***S on 22 October 2015*

As a first time lathe user, it was informative and usefull for me. Good buy

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