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Boring, Recessing and Multiple Turning Tools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Albert A. Dowd

 
9781332235278: Boring, Recessing and Multiple Turning Tools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Mastering Boring, Recessing and Turning Tools for the Engine Lathe

This practical guide presents proven tool designs and setups for precision boring and turning. It helps you choose, adjust, and use boring bars, recessing tools, and multiple turning tools on lathes and turret lathes, with an emphasis on accuracy, rigidity, and efficient operation.

The book walks you through tool geometry, clamping accuracy, and methods to minimize chatter and heat. You’ll learn how to design tools for different materials, set diameters with confidence, and implement lubrication strategies that keep cutting edges protected during production runs. Clear descriptions accompany illustrated examples of tool holders, adjustable tools, and fixture setups used in common shop settings.

  • How to select and size boring bars for strength, heat dissipation, and stable cutting
  • Techniques for adjustable and adjustable-swivel tools used in jig work and small holes
  • Guidance on tool alignment, plane orientation, and turret setup to hold tight diameters
  • Practical examples of recessing and grooving on horizontal and vertical turret lathes

Ideal for readers of shop manuals, toolmakers, and machinists seeking reliable, field-tested tooling strategies.

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