Lathework - A Complete Course: No. 34 (Workshop Practice Series)

I deferred buying this book because of the previous 2* review, but, new lathe delivery imminent, needed something to get started with. This book seems excellent, providing quite detailed information about a number of projects, from the simple to the complex. The first project in particular provides lots of confidence-building information on making the first tentative cuts on the lathe. Now all I need is to lift the new lathe out of its box ...

excellent, each chapter introduced a technique with a tool build project to demonstrate. I liked the advice on achieving a good finish, a topic often ignored. an great book for someone looking to get really rather proficient as a lathe user, somewhat better than Spary book

Unfortunately not a newbe A-Z. Of little use to me. By bad selection.

This is a Great little book for anyone wanting to use a lathe, and has little knowledge. Everything is explained well, and helps the novice do most things. I have shown it to a friend and he has one as well now. Well recommended. Mike B. Manchester.

Handy tips and useful information it jogs the memory

This is a very frustrating read. The photos are appalling. Many of the drawings need a lot of interpreting. Some references to drawings and photos don't line up. The items suggested for construction have no relevance. I cannot believe how this book has had so many reprints, without these issues having been addressed. An example: "Photo 3 is an example. Here, the right hand knife tool is machining .....". Further on in the same chapter it says "If you look at the photograph closely you will see that it is not a knife tool I am using ...". What was the editor doing?

The perfect accompaniment to any lathework project. It teaches the basics very well and safety is primary. Highly recommended.

I found the book useful but to carry out some of the tasks I have got to purchase various items to fit my lathe. these in turn help me to get more use out of my lathe and more enjoyment.

Bien écrit et didactique.

Excellent project based book for learning to use the lathe. Some handy tools are shown that you make as you progress your skills.

Excelente obra de Harold Hall, igual que Milling a complete courrse. Lastima no ser en Espñol, pero no importa lo traduzco con Google. Esta nuevo. La información que tiene estos pequeños libros ayudan ha despejar muchas dudas para los que tenemos este arte del hobby de Milling and Lathes. Lo recomiendo a estudiantes y profesionales.

I bought this book for my husband he enjoyed the book !

Bon ouvrage en anglais, avec une approchée basée sur des projets de complexité croissante pour apprendre à utiliser les différentes techniques que l'on peut utiliser sur un tour à métaux. Chaque projet dispose de schémas techniques afin de faciliter la compréhension des pièces à réaliser. Une référence pour ceux qui débutent en tournage de métal.