The Lathe Book 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to the Machine and its Accessories

by Ernie Conover, Ernest R. Conover III

Overview

Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book, 3rd Edition is the definitive guide to this essential turning machine written by legendary woodturning author, teacher, and lathe designer Ernie Conover. In the 17 years since the 2nd edition came out, there have been tremendous advances in lathes, accessories, and sharpening equipment. Conover brings this classic reference book up-to-date, incorporating the many recent innovations in the lathe and its accessories.

• Introduces the novice or professional woodturner to the expanded range of lathes now available, including invaluable information on choosing a lathe.
• Features many new chucks for holding work.
• Offers comprehensive advice on selecting turning tools, including the popular carbide-insert tools.
• Outlines the groundbreaking developments in sharpening equipment.
• Emphasizes the importance of full-face shield protection, hearing protection, and dust collection.
• Includes information on basic lathe maintenance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641550116
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/04/2020
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	638,618
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ernie Conover is a veteran woodworking author with nine books, many videos, and hundreds of articles to his credit. His work has received numerous awards and been the subject of several one-man shows. Ernie lectures widely for clubs, trade show groups, and woodworking stores and is frequently called upon as a consultant and expert witness in the woodworking field. He is also a lathe designer, having developed his own lathe and worked on the designs of the Nova and the Powermatic 3520b. When not writing, lecturing, or consulting he is active in providing academic oversight and teaching at Conover Workshops (www.conoverworkshops.com)—a craft school founded by the Conover family.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Turning Machine
Chapter 2: Lathe Safety
Chapter 3: Choosing and Buying a Lathe
Chapter 4: Setting Up a Lathe
Chapter 5: Holding the Work
Chapter 6: Sharpening and Honing
Chapter 7: Turning Tools
Chapter 8: Basic Turning Techniques
Chapter 9: Advanced Techniques
Chapter 10: Maintenance
Resources

Editorial Reviews

"Conover has a wonderful way of taking his subjects apart and putting them back together again in a way I can finally understand"

David Ellsworth - Master Woodturner

Legendary Turning author and teacher Ernie Conover brings The Lathe Book, a classic and venerated classic, up to date with this 3rd edition, incorporating the many recent innovations in the lathe and its accessories.  With book in hand, readers will be off to a great start as they learn about the tools and techniques they need to enjoy the craft

Sir Read A Lot