NEW

David Fenner

The Mini-Lathe has become the best-selling item of machinery in the hobby engineering market - often purchased as a first step by beginners to the hobby.

This book follows on from the same author’s introduction to the Mini-Lathe (WPS43) and presents a series of projects which are intended to extend the versatility of this little machine. In some cases, additional machining capacity will be required, which some readers may find at their local model engineering club.

The book covers the Mark 2 Mini-Lathe, and specific tools such as the radius turning attachment, the tailstock and the dividing head, and includes techniques such as taper turning and knurling.

Whilst specifically written for the Mini-Lathe, some of the projects can equally be applied to other small model engineering.

210 x 147 126 Pages 227 colour photos and 77 B&W line drawings

NEW

By Graham Meek

Graham’s articles in Engineering in Miniature proved extremely popular and this first volume brings together thirteen projects:

An invaluable reference book for the workshop.

297x210mm
96 pages
Packed with drawings and colour photos

Revised Metric Edition. Covers and all pages have a laminated plastic finish, so that they will not pick up dirt, oil, etc. easily. Contains data charts and reference tables for all engineering trades.

Tubal Cain

This third edition comprises a compilation of tables, facts, procedures and data that the author has found invaluable in his model engineering activities including the use of data and calculations in both imperial and SI units. The book also contains helpful explanations of the hows and whys of using many of the entries.

3rd Edition
210x148mm
240 pages
Illustrated paperback

Tubal Cain

In this invaluable book Tubal Cain takes us beyond the superficial or the simply practical with explanations of the composition of steel,its additives,and the effects of different temperatures on its constituents. With a grasp of what changes are actually taking place in the metal the care needed in following the practical processes described becomes understandable and will lead to better and more consistent results. Flame, salt bath and furnace heating are detailed, with information on accurate measurement or recognition of temperature levels. For the average small workshop operative or model engineer the discourses on tool material, hardening and tempering will be of most use, and in this connection this book replaces the “Hardening and Tempering Engineer’s Tools”, providing a broader-based,more detailed and up to date examination of the subject.

210x148mm
128 pages
Illustrated paperback + 4 pages of colour plates

Arnold Throp

Small workshops, including those of model engineers, are making increasing use of small vertical milling machines. This book explains how to use them (and lathe milling attachments) in clear terms.

This third, revised edition includes descriptions of many of the very wide range of operations possible with photographed examples, plus information on machines, accessories, cutters, chucks, requirements and methods of work-holding.

210x148mm
96 pages
Illustrated paperback

Martin Cleeve

A fully comprehensive survey of the use of a lathe for all forms of screwcutting in all thread forms, imperial and metric.

210x148mm
176 pages
Illustrated paperback

Terry Aspin

This book is regarded as the perfect introduction to casting work in common metals. This new edition brings everything right up to date. Not only has the text been updated but the illustrations have been completely redrawn.

210x148mm
112 pages
Illustrated paperback

Ivan Law

Although much of model engineering is a matter of making one part to fit another and thus may obviate the need for the sophisticated means of measuring often called for in production engineering, the accuracy of a finished job begins with the exactness of the initial marking out and continues with the accuracy of measurements made during the progress of the work. How to use measuring equipment and how to mark out work - not always the simple matter it might first seem are essential skills for any engineer and the purpose of this book is to show how they may be acquired and employed.

210x148mm
128 pages
Illustrated paperback

Tubal Cain

Joining metal by one form or another of soft and hard soldering, or brazing with various alloys, are run-of-the-mill jobs in model and light engineering workshops. Tubal Cain examines the processes, equipment and materials and explains what is happening in the joints as they are made with practical examples, test pieces, tabulated data etc. This is a thorough, comprehensive and above all a useful book.

210x148mm
136 pages
Illustrated paperback

Tubal Cain

In this book Tubal Cain discusses all the practical aspects of the subject, with many photographs to illustrate specific points. A very useful book.

210x148mm
112 pages
Illustrated paperback

Jim Cox

This book deals with principles and characteristics of the wide range of motor types likely to be useful in small engineering workshop applications. It also covers matters such as speed control, electric braking, generators, installation and safety aspects - everything in fact, of practical value to the small workshop user.

The new edition includes all the latest developments in motor design and their control systems.

210x148mm
136 pages
Illustrated paperback

Ivan Law

Explanations and reasons for all conventional types of gears are clearly set out in this book together with useful tables and machinery techniques to form an invaluable reference work for anyone dealing with machinery.

210x148mm
135 pages
Illustrated paperback

Ian Bradley

A workshop information book combining useful advice and instruction for beginners, with explanations of tools and techniques often familiar in name, but not always found described in detail.

This book, by the experienced engineer Ian Bradley, contains useful advice and instruction for beginners on workshop practices including arbors and mandrels, belt joining and splicing, shaft collars, finishing metal surfaces, G-clamps, surface gauges, cutting holes, special nuts, hand turning tools, the wobbler, case hardening and machining square material.

210x148mm
96 pages
Illustrated paperback

Jim Cox

Detailed advice is given on how to identify and make good use of discarded and surplus motors from both domestic and industrial sources and also how to operate three phase motors from single phase supplies. Examples are given of actual workshop applications and conversions and, because many model engineers are interested in battery driven projects, sections are included on battery supplies and the use of motors in mobile projects.

210x148mm
144 pages
Illustrated paperback

Terry Aspin

This book covers basic principles, materials and techniques, pattern-making, moulding boxes, cores and core boxes, metals, electric, gas and coke furnaces. Step-by-step procedures are also included with examples of locomotive cylinders and wheels. Although written primarily for the model engineer, anyone wishing to make mouldings or castings will profit from its pages.

210x148mm
104 pages
Illustrated paperback

Harprit Sandhu:

Spindles describes the design construction and use of a variety of spindles that will be of interest to the amateur engineer. Milling, grinding and drilling spindles are covered along with a unique light gear cutting frame for clockmakers. The emphasis is not on heavy duty industrial grade spindles but rather on spindles that are easy to make and have as few parts as possible.

210x148mm
156 pages
Illustrated paperback

Alex Weiss

This book describes the many and varied materials used by model engineers in their workshops such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, hard and soft woods and a number of engineering and non-engineering plastics. It also contains details of abrasives, adhesives, bearing materials, ceramic and refractory materials, castings, electroplating solutions, fuels, gases, lubricants, pickles, polishing materials, sealants and solders.

210x148mm
192 pages
Illustrated paperback

Harold Hall

A Complete Course by Harold Hall, is based upon the author’s successful series of lathe projects originally written for Model Engineers’ Workshop magazine. When read together, they represent a complete course in model engineering from basic techniques to ambitious projects.

Size 210 x 147 mm
165 pages
Paperback

Harold Hall

A comprehensive introduction to the milling machine, assuming no previous experience, by one of Model Engineer’s Workshop magazine’s leading authorities. Eight projects lead prospective model engineers through all of the techniques involved; each project is extensively illustrated with step-by-step photographs and workshop drawings.

Size 210 x 147 mm
144 pages
Paperback

Harold Hall

Dividing by Harold Hall explains how radial work on a metalworking lathe, such as the cutting of gear wheels or the drilling of holes on a set radius, calls for a method of precisely spacing the cuts. The principles underlying this aspect of engineering are explained in depth in this book.

Size 210 x 147 mm
104 pages
Paperback

Harold Hall

Addresses how most sharpening tasks can be carried out using an off hand grinder and a few simply made accessories to a standard comparable to that achieved using much more sophisticated equipment. Intended for model engineers and mechanical craftsmen, this book is illustrated step-by-step with photographs and technical drawings.

Size 210 x 147 mm
128 pages
Paperback

Stan Bray

This volume in the unique "Workshop Practice" series presents a general overview of the grinding, lapping, honing and polishing of metal, as well as the materials used to make grinding wheels, belts and papers. The uses of various machines and grinding mediums are described, including the off-hand grinder, modern miniature hand drill/grinders and toolpost grinders. There are also instructions for making a small barrelling machine and other suitable devices.

210x148mm
98 pages
Illustrated Paperback

Harold Hall

A fully illustrated step-by-step guide with 100 sketches and technical drawings, this book also contains a comprehensive range of data which is required in the metal working workshop, and by those designing a wide range of engineered items, tools and machines. It provides in a single concise volume data that is only otherwise available by reference to many different sources or more expensive publications. For those involved in restoration work, the book also includes details of items not now used, and for which data is not easy to locate.

It contains information on: Drills, Turning tools, End mills, Grinding wheels, Collets and tapers, Precision, Spanners, Thread sizes, Thread forms, Screw cutting, Worm cutting, Gears, Belt drives, Dividing, Press work, Welding, Maths formula, Dovetails and T slots, Electrical components, Electrical formula, Hardware dimensions, Material dimensions, Material specs, Miscellaneous data, Mathematical charts, Prime number charts, and Conversion charts.

210x148mm
217 pages
Illustrated Paperback

David Fenner

The Mini-lathe has become the best-selling item of machinery in the hobby engineering market - often purchased as a first step by beginners to the hobby. For many years Myford lathes were considered as “standard issue” for model engineers, but at about one-twentieth of the price of a new Myford, these new Mini-lathes set the benchmark for the future.

This book is a complete course on using and improving this new generation of budget lathes. It explains everything from setting up and “tuning” the machine for best performance to using accessories and carrying out tasks.

David Fenner is the recently-retired editor of Model Engineers’ Workshop magazine who has based this practical book on his many hours of “road testing” the mini-lathe in his own home workshop.

210x148mm
128 pages
224 b+w photos 55 b+w illustrations Illustrated Paperback