{"product_id":"lathework","title":"Lathework: A Step-by-Step Introduction (2nd Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThrough the pages of Model Engineers' Workshop magazine, author Harold Hall established a reputation for introducing the novice model engineer to a wide range of machine tool operations. In this book he turns his attention to the metal turning lathe, introducing its use through a carefully chosen series of practical projects. Lathework assumes no previous experience of using the lathe. Through twelve practical lathe projects, all the necessary techniques are introduced, leading the reader from complete novice to confident lathe operator and giving the confidence necessary to tackle more ambitious projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the projects are extensively illustrated and include full workshop drawings. Once followed through, the reader will have amassed a wealth of practical skills and added a collection of useful terms to their range of workshop equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarold Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e worked as an electrical control systems engineer for thirty-five years before becoming editor of Model Engineer's Workshop magazine. He is the author of numerous books on workshop practice, including \u003cem\u003eMetal Lathe for Home Machinists, The Metalworker's Workshop for Home Machinists, Milling for Home Machinists\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Milling Machine for Home Machinists\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex du Pre\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lifelong model maker and model engineer who spends much of his spare time in his small home workshop. His work has appeared frequently in the modelling press and he has published a book on dividing techniques. Professionally, he is a naval architect and chartered engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makers Guild Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616481607990,"sku":"9781917770026","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2301\/7526\/files\/71Y_ELiwtOL._SL1500.jpg?v=1790808610","url":"https:\/\/www.summerbeambooks.com\/products\/lathework","provider":"Summer Beam Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}