This book follows on from the author's introduction to the mini-lathe (Mini-Lathe for Home Machinists by David Fenner, also available from Fox Chapel Publishing) and presents a series of projects that will help to extend the versatility of small metal lathes.

· An introduction and project-based course to the lathe and lathe metalworking · Contains 12 projects that start with basic tasks and progress into advanced skills · Projects are heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs · Great practice for both beginners and experienced lathe owners

Mini-Lathe for Home Machinists explains the different parts of the mini-lathe and shows how they can be used to complete different projects. Author David Fenner covers all the basics, from safety and materials, setting up, and tuning the machine to using accessories and performing a full range of essential tasks. Also included are detailed instructions and hundreds of illustrations for making useful components like shafts, bushings, spindles, part-off tools, DRO handwheels, and a radius turning attachment. A complete course on using and improving the new generation of budget lathes, this book is a perfect choice for beginners as well as for those who are experienced with the lathe, but have never tried the mini-lathe.

With clear, concise instructions and 345 detailed photos, Ron Hampton takes the reader through every step required to turn and finish works of art from wood on the mini-lathe. Eight separate projects include a goblet, mushrooms, bowls, and pots. A gallery of other designs is provided for inspiration. This book is perfect for the beginning and intermediate wood turner, and will provide valuable ideas for those more advanced.

Workshop Practices.

A complete course on using and improving this new generation of budget lathes. It explains everything from setting up and tuning the machine for best performance to using accessories and carrying out tasks.

· A highly detailed guide to equipping your workshop and creating 53 ancillary devices from an industry expert in designing and building engines and machines · This resource helps prepare engineers that no matter how well equipped a workshop may be, there will always be the need to make special gadgets · Saves engineers time by devising the needed device for them so they can get right to work building what they need without further delaying the completion of the project · Projects include 5 clamps and vices, 10 jigs and fixtures, 25 lathe projects, and 13 miscellaneous projects · Author Tubal Cain had over 60 years of experience in designing and building engines and machines, a number of which were published in industry-leading magazines and will be included in this must-have project manual