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Guides and Manuals

How to Run a Lathe - an old handbook with everything you need to know

Southbend -folder on the member google drive full of related documents

Do not reach over the headstock when turning on the lathe
Make sure work is secured before turning on the lathe
Ensure work and headstock will not collide with any part of the machine. Spin the headstock with the power off by hand to check this.
Use sharp tools! Dull tools

Important factors (machinability, hardness, material and cutter, maximum sizes)

Cold-rolled steel

Hot-rolled steel

Cast

Hammer

Whistle

Candlestick

Spinning Top

[Machinist Jack]

Southbend Lathe Training Video
Taper Attachment assembly
Disassembly and explanation of the saddle, half-nut, and power feed
Grinding HSS tools
Using dial indicators
Using calipers and micrometers
Mini machinist mallet - video of a mallet lathe project (warning: sick metal music playing the whole time)

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 [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KzXk2M5TSDhB24aFMRvnIBo5W2zFEN18 Southbend] -folder on the member google drive full of related documents
+=General Tips and Safety=
+*Do not reach over the headstock when turning on the lathe
+*Make sure work is secured before turning on the lathe
+*Ensure work and headstock will not collide with any part of the machine. Spin the headstock with the power off by hand to check this.
+*Use sharp tools! Dull tools
 =Stock materials=