--- product_id: 9089575 title: "Basic Lathework for Home Machinists" price: "4772 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/9089575-basic-lathework-for-home-machinists store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Basic Lathework for Home Machinists **Price:** 4772 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basic Lathework for Home Machinists - **How much does it cost?** 4772 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/9089575-basic-lathework-for-home-machinists) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Expand your enjoyment of the versatile lathe and take full advantage of its extensive capabilities! Essential handbook to the lathe covering everything from the selection of a machine and its construction to tooling and machining operations Hundreds of photos and diagrams help take the mystery out of your lathe In-depth introduction to the modern lathe, including a thorough review of its layout and components, and what to consider when buying a new or used machine Useful advice on steadies, tool height, and setting up Expert tips on how to use cutting fluids and mandrels, plus how to complete a parting off operation with confidence Most home lathes are probably never used to their full potential. Perfect for any home machinist with a new lathe, this comprehensive guide is designed to expand your enjoyment of this versatile machine and take full advantage of its extensive capabilities. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of clear photographs and concise diagrams, it provides in-depth coverage of tooling and machining operations. This book deals with all aspects of the lathe covering the selection of a machine and its construction, including modern types of machines as well as the more traditional models. All aspects of tooling, both traditional and modern are covered in depth, as are all machining operations, including general machining, taper turning, threading and boring. Inside you'll find a thorough review of basic layout and components, plus the three things you need to consider when buying a new or used machine. Learn to select common cutting tools, and discover the key features of work-holding devices like chucks, tool posts, and faceplates. Basic Lathework for Home Machinists covers all the most important rules and practices for safe general machining operations. Get handy advice on steadies, tool height, and setting up, plus expert tips on how to use cutting fluids and mandrels. Find out how to complete a parting off operation with confidence, and successfully accomplish threading, boring, taper turning, and many other tasks. Author Stan Bray also pays particular attention to modern applications such as the conversion of power supplies from single to three phase and the use of digital equipment to improve efficiency. Basic Lathework for Home Machinists is suitable for use by beginners with no knowledge at all of lathe work, as well as those who are more advanced and want to improve their skills. " Basic Lathework is the perfect book for any home machinist with a new lathe. For such a broad subject, the author has effectively managed to cover all the need-to-know areas and this book is all that's required to take the mystery out of that new machine in your shop." —George Bulliss , The Home Shop Machinist magazine Review: Good Book - Good book for learning the basics. Review: good for the beginner. - As a new hobby machinist, I read everything I can find. For the money there is a lot of information that will help me learn about using a metal lathe. I still learn a lot from You Tube, but having a book is better when I am in the shop using the lathe. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #87,407 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Industrial Manufacturing #15 in Machinery Engineering (Books) #16 in Metal Work (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 463 Reviews | ## Images ![Basic Lathework for Home Machinists - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T8jjECgVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Book *by T***R on June 12, 2024* Good book for learning the basics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good for the beginner. *by D***R on January 3, 2024* As a new hobby machinist, I read everything I can find. For the money there is a lot of information that will help me learn about using a metal lathe. I still learn a lot from You Tube, but having a book is better when I am in the shop using the lathe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Basic Lathework for Home Machinists by Stan Bray *by C***G on May 13, 2013* I purchased this book to enhance my knowledge of working with a small lathe in my own shop sometime in the future. As the description of this book states, it does deal with all aspects of the lathe. Almost overwhelming the novice learner in comprehending what one must know to learn the essentials to select their own machine, but athough there are several models now to choose from, I feel it will most likely be how much you want to spend and whether or not you will indeed go out and buy a lathe for your home shop and actually start doing your own home lathework. Modelers and builders, and surely inventors, who want to make their own machined parts will benefit from owning and studying this book, as by studying it, is what you are going to have to do in the beginning to learn this craft. It does cover machine construction and goes even farther back into earlier models to explain why they are simpler and more basic than modern tools. The depth of the explanations concerning tooling will require additional information as lathework and modern lathes are covered in depth. Many of the actual machining operations are covered, including general machining, taper turning, threading and boring. Mr Bray explains the modern conversion of power supplies from single to three phase which for someone in a home environment will find tedious as three phase powered needs are few outside of industrial use of lathes and will require you to go to a large expense to provide this source of power. The use of digital equipment is explained to some degree and one will need to study their own machine's owners manual extensively to master this at home. I feel this book is limited for use by the beginner with no knowledge at all of lathe work, but will surely help along the path of learning something of lathe basics and any hands on work will be required to develop understanding in this field. For more advanced students of lathework Mr. Bray offers much knowledge for them to improve upon the skills they will need in the future and help them to improve. ## Frequently Bought Together - Basic Lathework for Home Machinists (Fox Chapel Publishing) Essential Handbook to the Lathe with Hundreds of Photos & Diagrams and Expert Tips & Advice; Learn to Use Your Lathe to Its Full Potential - The Milling Machine for Home Machinists (Fox Chapel Publishing) Over 150 Color Photos & Diagrams; Learn How to Successfully Choose, Install, & Operate a Milling Machine in Your Home Workshop - Metal Lathe for Home Machinists (Fox Chapel Publishing) Project-Based Course, Reference Guide, & Complete Introduction to Lathe Metalworking & Accessories, Including 12 Skill-Building Turning Projects --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/9089575-basic-lathework-for-home-machinists](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/9089575-basic-lathework-for-home-machinists) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*