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    merlin
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      @merlin98989

      When I first bought a lathe I wondered what do do with it, what direction to go. I settled on the writings and works of Geoge H. Thomas. I spend the first year or two making tools to his designs and following his 'words and music', all in 'Model Engineer' or M.E.W.

      I used scraps bits of metal and bought only two or three rough castings.

      No regrets.

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      #367569
      John McNamara
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        @johnmcnamara74883

        To learn lathework. milling Welding etc from a professional Abom79 on Youtube is a very good starting point, Most of the work he does is industrial so rather large but the same rules apply to the small workshop.

        You can search youtube for Machinists to find many more… some good some not so good.

        #367589
        Hopper
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          @hopper

          I'm a big fan of George H. Thomas's books and articles too. He knew his stuff (machinist by trade I believe) and wrote clearly and in an engaging manner.

          #367595
          I.M. OUTAHERE
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            @i-m-outahere

            Just to add to what John mentioned with youtube , one of the best channels for the beginner is " that lazy machinists " – i have watched many hundreds of videos on machining and as far as i'm concerned the videos by Marc on his channel are the best for a beginner probably followed by mr pete 222 and guess what they were both metalwork / shop teachers !

            Model engineering a foundation course by Peter Wright is a pretty good jumping off point before moving on to more dedicated literature for the lathe or mill .

            What if find a lot is many want to read a book or watch a video about using a lathe or mill but forget the basics that should be learned first – things like

            Workshop safety .

            Basic marking out .

            Measuring .

            Cutting , filing and shaping by hand .

            Drilling and tapping threads .

            The lathe or mill should be an extension of your skills – not replace them !

            #367601
            Michael Gilligan
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              @michaelgilligan61133

              Now that 'books' has developed to embrace YouTube …I recommend this:

              Improving the vertex rotary table – Part 1

              **LINK**

              .

              I have just started watching this set of videos, and it promises to cover a lot of useful ground.

              MichaelG.

              #367634
              Dalboy
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                @dalboy

                Thank you for all the tips reference u tube I have found many which I have found most interesting. But I do enjoy a good old fashioned paper copy to read especially for bed time reading.

                At present I am collecting some of the smaller hand tools many that I already have are from my days as a plant mechanic as well as some of the smaller ones from modelling model boats which is where my wanting to go into live steam.

                How I ended up doing woodwork as a hobby I don't know and like model engineering the list of tools required seems to get longer rather than shorter.

                As they say a long and slippery slope ahead

                Posted by merlin on 14/08/2018 17:48:21:

                When I first bought a lathe I wondered what do do with it, what direction to go. I settled on the writings and works of Geoge H. Thomas. I spend the first year or two making tools to his designs and following his 'words and music', all in 'Model Engineer' or M.E.W.

                I used scraps bits of metal and bought only two or three rough castings.

                No regrets.

                I already seem to be collecting pieces of metal purely for the use of practicing with

                #367834
                Howard Lewis
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                  @howardlewis46836

                  The only scrap metal in the world is either too small to hold, or is already in the form of swarf!

                  Even short lengths can be made into spacers.

                  Anything else "Will come in handy", one day (which may be years ahead!)

                  My disease has now been officially recognised ; hoarding!

                  Howard

                  #367835
                  Dalboy
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                    @dalboy
                    Posted by Howard Lewis on 17/08/2018 20:59:42:

                    The only scrap metal in the world is either too small to hold, or is already in the form of swarf!

                    Even short lengths can be made into spacers.

                    Anything else "Will come in handy", one day (which may be years ahead!)

                    My disease has now been officially recognised ; hoarding!

                    Howard

                    You want to see my wood pile even small pieces get put to use

                    #367858
                    John McNamara
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                      @johnmcnamara74883

                      Just stumbled on this 1928 book

                      If you google

                      internet archive philosophy nicholson

                      Old but a great reference on filing.

                      Regards
                      John

                      #367862
                      thaiguzzi
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                        @thaiguzzi

                        Re YouTube, most people are familiar with Stefan the German's channel. I just, via him, came across RobRenz.. This man is very very good. Interesting, technically clever, good camera work, great channel.

                        If you like humour thrown in, check out This Old Tony.

                        #367867
                        Boiler Bri
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                          @boilerbri

                          I have most of the ones mentioned and the workshop series. As a reference i have to say that i will have used techniques from most of them over the years.

                          All good recomendations. Join a club as well if there is one local to you.

                          Bri

                          #367869
                          Michael Gilligan
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                            @michaelgilligan61133
                            Posted by John McNamara on 18/08/2018 03:58:26:

                            Just stumbled on this 1928 book

                            internet archive philosophy nicholson

                            Old but a great reference on filing.

                            .

                            Thanks, John

                            That's a welcome addition to my digital library yes **LINK**

                            https://archive.org/details/NicholsonFilePhilosophy1928

                            MichaelG.

                            .

                            Note: the book title is wittier than the document name

                            … Oh, the joy of ambiguity !!

                            #367875
                            Mick Henshall
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                              @mickhenshall99321

                              Ther are lots of good stuff on YT but my favourite is " Old Time Steam Workshop " by David Richards, an example of a 1925 machine shop powered by steam and lineshafts, proper old school and a joy to watch go on fellas treat yourselves

                              Mick

                              #367876
                              Mick Henshall
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                                @mickhenshall99321

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                                Edited By Mick Henshall on 18/08/2018 09:45:59

                                #367877
                                Mick Henshall
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                                  @mickhenshall99321

                                  And deleted again– groan!

                                  Mick

                                   

                                   

                                  Edited By Mick Henshall on 18/08/2018 09:47:31

                                  #367878
                                  Mick Henshall
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                                    @mickhenshall99321

                                    Sorry for double tap must be the alcohol

                                    Mick

                                    #367882
                                    IanT
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                                      @iant

                                      Most of the well known YouTubers (wrt machine work) have been mentioned but I haven't seen any reference to Joe Pieczynski – who is a professional machinist from Texas. Well worth watching – certainly knows what he's talking about, with many useful ideas and tips to help improve your work – recommended.

                                      Regards,

                                      IanT

                                      #368113
                                      thaiguzzi
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                                        @thaiguzzi
                                        Posted by IanT on 18/08/2018 10:10:06:

                                        Most of the well known YouTubers (wrt machine work) have been mentioned but I haven't seen any reference to Joe Pieczynski – who is a professional machinist from Texas. Well worth watching – certainly knows what he's talking about, with many useful ideas and tips to help improve your work – recommended.

                                        Regards,

                                        IanT

                                        Will check him out thanx.

                                        #368142
                                        Dalboy
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                                          @dalboy

                                          I have found some great U tubers but luckily I am also able to know which are not worth watching. I think it is called common sensedevil

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