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100 1 _aLukin, James,
_d1828-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Lathe & Its Uses :
_bOr, 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.
246 1 _aThe Lathe and Its Uses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-11-30
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"The Lathe & Its Uses" by James Lukin is a comprehensive manual on woodworking and metalworking techniques written in the late 19th century. This instructional work encompasses the art of turning, detailing both traditional and modern methods, as well as the necessary tools and machinery involved in the craft. It is aimed at artisans and enthusiasts eager to learn about lathe operation, tool design, and the intricacies of creating decorative and functional objects. The opening of the book introduces the lathe as a vital tool that has transitioned from professional workshops to the hands of amateurs. Lukin emphasizes the advancements made in lathe design, which have made these machines more accessible and user-friendly. He discusses the significance of the mandrel, basic lathe setups, and the various chucks required for holding workpieces securely. The preface lays the foundation for why this manual was necessary, citing the lack of existing literature on the subject and showcasing the author's passion for the craft as he prepares to guide readers through the practical aspects of using a lathe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTurning (Lathe work)
653 _aLathes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60819
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