The Metalworking FAQ/Compendium

this large body of information can answer many of your questions so you need not ask questions that are repeated frequently in the newsgroup, particularly useful for those who "just got an XYZ brand machine" and want parts or other information
The Metalworking FAQ/Compendium

Metal Web Arec.crafts.metalworking

articles and projects contributed by rec.crafts.metalworking folks
Metal Web Arec.crafts.metalworking

Modeleng.org

a clearing house of model engineering information that is based in the UK
Modeleng.org

Index alworking articles

Joe Landau's index of articles in hobby magazines and books
Index alworking articles

melt metal, home metalcasting, backyard metalcasting

about casting molten metal using tools you can build yourself
melt metal, home metalcasting, backyard metalcasting

Do It Yourself: information and instructions

useful information on repairs to dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers
Do It Yourself: information and instructions

Advice on buying a Lathe

discussion on evaluating used machinery, covers typical problem areas and simple things to look for when buying a machine that you cannot test under normal running conditions
Advice on buying a Lathe

Metallurgy FAQ brief introduction to metallurgy of steels, includes glossary and examples mon types of steel and of common forming and heat treating ses

brief introduction to metallurgy of steels, includes glossary and examples of common types of steel and of common forming and heat treating processes
Metallurgy FAQ brief introduction to metallurgy of steels, includes glossary and examples mon types of steel and of common forming and heat treating ses

Manufacturing Education Page

primers on machine tools and processes, software for milling simulation and for other metal cutting assistance
Manufacturing Education Page

MIT's Introduction hine Tools

basic tutorials, labeled pictures of machines, short videos
MIT's Introduction hine Tools

Dave Silberstein's How to Make Springs

excellent, very large site full of information about design, methods, tools, materials, and safety - all written with the uninitiated in mind
Dave Silberstein's How to Make Springs

U.S. Fundamentals of Machine Tools

another good tutorial, excellent lathe section, also includes heat treatment
U.S. Fundamentals of Machine Tools

Widell ries' Thread Cutting Technical Pages

covers taps, has drill size chart, no lathe stuff
Widell ries' Thread Cutting Technical Pages

www.americanmachinetools.com/how_to_use_a_lathe.htm

Basic Operation of a Lathe

top bar. Chapter 3. How to Use a Lathe. Basic Operation of a Lathe ... In orger to get an efficient propcess and beautiful surface at the lathe machining, ...
Basic Operation of a Lathe

How to ID your lathe thread

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR LATHE THREAD SIZE FOR SUPERNOVA AND NOVA CHUCKS. Back to chuck support page. Why do you need to identify the thread size required? ... thread size you have on your lathe so that you can get a Teknatool Chuck that will ...
How to ID your lathe thread

Elementary Knowledge of Metalworking

How to Use a Lathe. A lathe is one of the most-used machines in metalworking. ... Basic Operation of a Lathe: Use a lathe and make a part. ...
Elementary Knowledge of Metalworking

How to Test a Lathe

How to Test a Lathe. Here are three simple tests to run on candidate lathes before choosing which one to buy: 1. ... Turn the lathe on, run it at various speeds, and note the amount of vibration coming off the ... Then, turn the lathe on, and at low speed,
How to Test a Lathe

Advice on buying a Lathe

Some Helpful Tips on Evaluating a Lathe. Copyright 1997 by Meridian Machinery. Imagine: It's 7am and you are casually sipping coffee and reading your favorite local paper.
Advice on buying a Lathe

Grinding Your Own Lathe Tools

If you sharpen a tool for a SHERLINE lathe, use a 1/4" square tool blank and keep the cutting edge up to the top of the blank; the tool will come out on center without shims. You will have to be ...
Grinding Your Own Lathe Tools

Lathe

You've just moved the saddle forward, so it could interfere with the rotation of the lathe chuck. Always use a centerdrill to start the hole. ...
Lathe

www.widell.com/tech.html

Widell Industries Thread Cutting Technical Pages
www.widell.com/tech.html