{"product_id":"9781847975232","title":"Metal Turning on the Lathe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical guide to an essential tool, for aspiring and experienced engineers, modelmakers, and horologists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lathe is an essential tool for all but the most basic of workshops. It enables the engineer to produce turned components to a high degree of accuracy. Often called the \"king of machine tools,\" it is also very versatile and can be used to make a wide range of engineering components. This guide shows you how to make full use of your lathe safely and effectively in your workshop. It explains how to choose a lathe, looking at different sizes and features available, and offers advice on installing and maintaining a lathe, selecting and sharpening tools, and working with chucks. A range of techniques are discussed, from how to hold work in a collet to cutting a screw thread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crowood Press, Limited, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47049765781744,"sku":"9781847975232","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781847975232_p0.jpg?v=1763750144","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781847975232","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}