Project Gutenberg 2019-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 268 Lukin, James 1828 1917 Lukin, J. (James) The Lathe & Its Uses Or, Instruction in the Art of Turning Wood and Metal. Including a Description of the Most Modern Appliances for the Ornamentation of Plane and Curved Surfaces. With an Appendix, in Which is Described an Entirely Novel Form of Lathe for Eccentric and Rose Engine Turning; a Lathe and Planing Machine Combined; and Other Valuable Matter Relating to the Art. The Lathe and Its Uses Produced by Karin Spence, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.) "The Lathe & Its Uses" by James Lukin is a comprehensive manual on woodworking and metalworking techniques written in the late 19th century. This instructional work encompasses the art of turning, detailing both traditional and modern methods, as well as the necessary tools and machinery involved in the craft. It is aimed at artisans and enthusiasts eager to learn about lathe operation, tool design, and the intricacies of creating decorative and functional objects. The opening of the book introduces the lathe as a vital tool that has transitioned from professional workshops to the hands of amateurs. Lukin emphasizes the advancements made in lathe design, which have made these machines more accessible and user-friendly. He discusses the significance of the mandrel, basic lathe setups, and the various chucks required for holding workpieces securely. The preface lays the foundation for why this manual was necessary, citing the lack of existing literature on the subject and showcasing the author's passion for the craft as he prepares to guide readers through the practical aspects of using a lathe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Turning (Lathe work) Lathes TJ Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 771375 2025-09-24T07:50:30.102167 text/html 751970 2024-10-17T15:01:20 text/html 12237786 2025-09-24T07:51:07.972014 application/epub+zip 12251202 2025-09-24T07:50:45.289061 application/epub+zip 332040 2025-09-24T07:50:31.848271 application/epub+zip 12365881 2025-09-24T07:51:16.538976 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12305466 2025-09-24T07:50:54.732011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 460807 2022-09-27T13:34:18.491989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 641342 2025-09-24T07:50:27.698215 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 621461 2024-10-17T15:01:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16601 2025-09-24T07:51:16.728943 application/rdf+xml 9724 2025-09-24T07:50:32.278113 image/jpeg 1940 2025-09-24T07:50:32.040124 image/jpeg 12214045 2025-09-24T07:50:30.892124 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog