How to Run a Lathe: The Care and Operation of A Screw-Cutting Lathe, Revised Edition 54

"One of the great needs of industry today is well trained workmen who are skillful with their hands and also trained to think about their work, diagnose troubles and suggest improvements. NO MAN CAN HOPE TO SUCCEED IN ANY LINE OF WOK UNLESS HE IS WILLING TO STUDY IT AND INCREASE HIS OWN ABILITY IN IT. It is the purpose of this book to aid the beginner or apprentice in the machine shop and the student in the school shop to secure a better understanding of the fundamentals of the operation of a modern Screw Cutting Engine Lathe. In illustrating and describing the fundamental operations of modern lathe practice, we have made an effort of machine shop practice in use in modern industries in the United States. We are indebted to so many manufacturers, engineers, authors, educators, mechanics and friends for assistance in the preparation of this book that it would be impossible to give them individual mention here. However, we wish to express our appreciation for the cooperation that has made this work possible. 54th EDITION OF "HOW TO RUN A LATHE": This 54th edition of the book "How to Run a Lathe" is printed in English. Other editions are printed in Spanish and Portuguese. The first edition, in English, was printed in 1907. Each succeeding edition has been revised and improved." [from preface by SOUTH BEND LATHE WORKS]