1. MODEL ENGINEERS WORKSHOP MANUAL 2. QUORN UNIVERSAL TOOL AND CUTTER GRINDER 3. MODEL BOILERS AND BOILER MAKING 4. WORKSHOP TECHNIQUES 5. BUILDING A VERTICAL STEAM ENGINE FROM CASTINGS 6. LATHEWORK. A COMPLETE COURSE 7. How (Not) To Paint A Locomotive 8. BUILD YOUR OWN STEAM LOCOMOTIVE “SWEET PEA” 9. SHOP, SHED AND ROAD 10. TOOL & CUTTER SHARPENING   Lathes   A MAN AND HIS LATHE * by L. H. Sparey A facsimile reprint of an early publication on using the Myford lathe. Highly readable and very useful book of interest to all model engineers whether they own a Myford 7 of any other lathe.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   AMATEUR’S WORKSHOP by I. Bradley The author covers all matters ranging from setting up a workshop and the use of various machine tools, as well as regular and more specialised workshop techniques.     £8.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   BEGINNERS GUIDE TO THE LATHE P. Marshall Revised by Edgar T. Westbury. First published in the 1920s, this book was undoubtedly the leading work of its kind. It is a comprehensive introduction to the lathe by two highly qualified writers and this reprint will prove equally useful to the beginner of today.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   BUILDING A SMALL LATHE by L. C. Mason A reprint of this detailed manual explaining how to make a small lathe suitable for most tasks facing the model engineer at a considerable saving in costs. The finished job is very versatile and an excellent substitute for a purchased lathe. It is fully illustrated with diagrams and photographs.     £9.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   CENTRE LATHE PRACTICE * The lathe, construction, installation and maintenance design and care of cutting tools. A ‘Past Masters’ book.     £8.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   CHUCKS- REVIEW & RESTORATION by Machinery's Industrial Secrets Comprises extracts from Machinery Magazine of circa 1913 -1917, and is a useful book if you have a chuck that has gone out of true as it contains a lot of useful ideas on how to bring it back into line. Includes detailed descriptions and drawings of virtually all types of chuck.     £4.85 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   DIVIDING by Harold Hall Explains how radial work on a metalworking lathe, such as the cutting of gearwheels 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.     £6.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   DRUMMOND ROUND BED LATHE Drummond 4bu Round Bed lathe and special attachment brochures. Well illustrated throughout showing all features of this famous lathe. A photostatic reprint.     £3.95 (P&P £ 0.85 ) Qty   DRUMMOND ‘M’ TYPE LATHE Photostat of the original Drummond ‘M’ Type 3" centre lathe and the special attachment brochure showing the versatility of the lathe.     £3.95 (P&P £ 0.85 ) Qty   DRUMMOND’S LATHE WORK The full title of this booklet is ‘Lathe Work by Some Amateurs’ and it shows a wide range of models built on Drummond machines. Features several interesting projects. A photostatic .     £3.95 (P&P £ 0.85 ) Qty   Early Lathes & Machine Tools of Interest by C.L. Deith     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   Electromechanical Building Blocks For The Model Engineer Pat Addy Electronic and electromechanical control of machinery is steadily finding its place in the model engineer’s workshop. This book gives the theoretical and practical details of electronic circuits that can be used by model engineers to control machinery. Special Interest Model Books.     £14.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   ENGLISH & AMERICAN LATHES by Horner This quite extraordinary book was written, by a British author, at a time when American lathes were just beginning to be imported into the U.K., and was intended to provide an unbiased review of the different national practices. The text is excellent and there are 300 illustrations, the vast majority engravings, which really do show how English and American lathes differed. If you are interested in the development of lathes this is a book you absolutely should have. 179 larger format paperback pages.     £13.75 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty   GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WOOD LATHE by Sam Browne First published in the USA in 1935 this comprehensive 64 page book covers all branches of lathe operation, including metal turning and is profusely illustrated with over 200 photographs and line drawings.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   HARDENING & TEMPERING ENGINEERS TOOLS * by Gentry A comprehensive book on all aspects of hardening and tempering engineer‘s tools, originally written by George Gentry and revised and updated by Edgar Westbury. A very useful book which should be required reading for every model engineer.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   HOW TO MAKE AN 8 INCH BENCH LATHE IN THE SCHOOL SHOP When they published this back in 1920, South Bend Lathe Co. was just 14 years old, but already a major force in machine tool manufacture. This booklet was aimed at schools to which South Bend hoped they had already supplied one of their lathes, and could supply castings, if the school couldn’t make its own patterns and pour the metal (have times changed?). What you get is detail drawings for making a very neat 8” wood turning bench lathe which looks robust enough to be adapted to metal turning if you are clever; however I rather doubt if South Bend still supply the castings! 64 landscape format pages. Paperback.     £5.40 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   HOW TO RUN A METAL WORKING SHAPER AND DRILL PRESS by South Bend A combined volume of two books, the first on Shapers (from 1954), the second on Drilling machines (from 1961). Whilst featuring South Bend products, they are both general books on using the two machines involved.     £5.85 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   IMPROVEMENTS & ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR LATHE by J. A. Radford A compilation of articles originally published in ‘Model Engineer’, this book contains plans and details of how to build a vast range of accessories and improvements for your lathe. An invaluable source of workshop knowledge from the late 1960s.     £13.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   KNOW YOUR LATHE A SCREWCUTTING LATHE HANDBOOK * This is a 'must for aspiring or practising model engineers. Covers all aspects of installation and use of the lathe and how to use all tools, machining procedures covered in detail.     £6.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   LATHE ACCESSORIES - How to make and use them by E. T. Westbury First published over fifty years ago, this book consists of nine chapters covering centring devices, tool holder and cutter bars, dividing appliances, milling attachments, screw cutting aids and much more. Its author, E T Westbury was probably the leading writer of his day.     £6.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   LATHE AND PLANER TOOLS** Machinery's Reference Series No 7     £3.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   LATHE AND SHAPING MACHINE TOOLS * by ‘Duplex’ To produce accurate and well-finished work in the lathe or shaping machine it is essential that the tools used should be of the correct form and be properly sharpened and this book deals primarily with the practical side of this important subject.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   LATHE DESIGN CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION Oscar E Perrigo Lost Technology Series     £22.50 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   Lathe Devices by Duplex A reprint of an invaluable book by the well known team of Bradley & Hallows (who also wrote under the pen name Duplex). ‘Lathe Devices’ covers the many applications of the lathe:Traversing, Surfacing, Chuck Work, Boring, Taper Turning, Dividing, Knurling, Filing, Shaping, Slotting, Spherical Turning, Milling, Gear Cutting, Grinding, Lapping, Reaming, Drilling, Repetition Work, Tool Forms, Sharpening, Drill Grinding. This book will be a useful addition on the workshop shelf.     £9.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   Lathe Devices Duplex A reprint of an invaluable book by the well known team of Bradley & Hallows (who also wrote under the pen name Duplex). ‘Lathe Devices’ covers the many applications of the lathe:Traversing, Surfacing, Chuck Work, Boring, Taper Turning, Dividing, Knurling, Filing, Shaping, Slotting, Spherical Turning, Milling, Gear Cutting, Grinding, Lapping, Reaming, Drilling, Repetition Work, Tool Forms, Sharpening, Drill Grinding. This book will be a useful addition on the workshop shelf.     £9.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   Lathe Devices by Duplex A reprint of an invaluable book by the well known team of Bradley & Hallows (who also wrote under the pen name Duplex). ‘Lathe Devices’ covers the many applications of the lathe:Traversing, Surfacing, Chuck Work, Boring, Taper Turning, Dividing, Knurling, Filing, Shaping, Slotting, Spherical Turning, Milling, Gear Cutting, Grinding, Lapping, Reaming, Drilling, Repetition Work, Tool Forms, Sharpening, Drill Grinding. This book will be a useful addition on the workshop shelf.     £9.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   LATHE NOTES VOLUME 5 by Machinery Magazine Yet more extracts from Machinery Magazine, with articles covering forces acting on the saddle in a lathe, cutting coarse threads, cutting worm gears and hobbing in the lathe. Includes two articles on designs of lathe tailstocks and a further two on inspecting lathes, design of back gears and a short bed precision lathe.     £5.75 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   LATHE NOTES VOLUME ONE** More articles from ‘Machinery Magazine’ including designing change gears, types of gibs and gibbing, a double-taper compensating gib and some unusual chucks, checking lathes for accuracy, a radius turning attachment, and attachments and fixtures for elliptical turning and boring. Well illustrated.     £4.85 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   LATHE NOTES VOLUME SIX ** Yet more extracts from Machinery Magazine.     £ (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   LATHE NOTES VOLUME THREE** More articles from ‘Machinery Magazine’ dealing with lathe design and operating techniques. Well illustrated     £4.85 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   LATHE WORK FOR BEGINNERS (1922)** by Yates Covers basic lathe work as well as how to build a small metal lathe, small wood lathe, and model gun and more advanced techniques.     £12.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   LATHEWORK FOR AMATEURS * by F. J. Camm A useful introduction for the model engineer covering the many varied aspects of lathework. Explains procedures and provides examples of turning practice. A ‘Past Masters’ series book.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   LATHEWORK. A COMPLETE COURSE by Harold Hall This book assumes no previous experience and using the medium of twelve lathe turning projects will lead prospective model engineers through all of the basic techniques needed to tackle ambitious projects. All projects are extensively illustrated with full working drawings and will develop a range of practical skills.     £7.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   METAL TURNERS HANDYBOOK by Paul N. Hasluck A reprint of a very rare early technical work. First published in the early days of amateur and model engineering over 100 years ago this book makes fascinating reading from a historical as well as technical point of view.     £9.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   METALWORK & MACHINING HINTS & TIPS by Ian Bradley Contains useful advice and instructions for beginners on workshop practice including arbors and mandrels, belt jointing and splicing, shaft collars, finishing metal surfaces, G clamps, surface gauges, cutting holes, etc.     £6.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   METALWORKING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES by Stan Bray This is written for everyone inspired by the versatility of metal. It explains the many techniques that form the basis of this craft, from traditional methods of measuring and marking out to more recent practices such as use of adhesives and inert gases for joining metals. Topics covered include advice on setting up a workshop and equipment, introduction to the qualities of metals, working with metal, drills and drilling, threads, shaping and joining metal, and machines. This well illustrated guide will interest horologists, jewellery makers, motor vehicle repairers and anyone else interested in metalworking as well as model engineers.     £20.00 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty   MILLING by Stan Bray This detailed book covers different types of milling machine and describes milling techniques with the aid of photographs and drawings. Includes much advice and warnings of potential pitfalls, a perfect companion for the amateur engineer who wishes to become better acquainted with this vital skill.     £19.95 (P&P £ 4.90 ) Qty   MILLING IN SMALL LATHES * by Percival Marshall A useful book showing how milling was done in the lathe in the early 1950s and therefore still valuable today. It gives a clear indication of some of the processes employed and the tools used.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   MILLING OPERATIONS IN THE LATHE by Tubal Cain A practical discourse on how to use the lathe for all types of milling work. Tools, toolholding, workholding, speeds and feeds, procedures and much more with examples of different work profusely illustrated.     £6.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   MILLING: A COMPLETE COURSE by Harold Hall A comprehensive introduction to the milling machine, assuming no previous experience. Eight projects lead the reader through the techniques involved. Each project extensively illustrated with step by step photographs and workshop drawings.     £6.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   MYFORD SERIES 7 MANUAL by Ian Bradley Gives practical assistance to all users of metal working lathes. Methods and accessories described apply to Myford lathes, but the book will be of service to every lathe user.     £7.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   PICTORIAL GUIDE TO ENGINEERING WORKSHOP PRACTICE * by H. Grisbrook & C. Philipson This book provides the student with foundations underlying workshop practice as will enable him to continue to build a sound technique by further observation and practice. Its pictorial presentation helps the clear understanding of the best methods of machining.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   PRACTICAL LESSONS IN METAL TURNING & SCREWCUTTING * by Percival Marshall A reprint of one of the most popular technical books of all time with over 100,000 copies having been sold in the first few years of publication. The author holds a unique place in the history of model engineering and this book is as interesting and useful today as when first published. A ‘Past Masters’ series book.     £9.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   PROJECTS FOR THE UNIMAT by Rex Tingey Brings together a number of designs, including versions of the author’s ingenious ‘valveless’ steam engine, culminating in a working steam traction engine for which drawings and instructions are provided, along with similar details of half a dozen other projects.     £11.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   RUNNING THE REGAL LATHE (1943)** by the R K LeBlond Machine Co A reprint of the original manual for the American built Regal Lathe. Whilst it covers in detail the special features of the ‘Regal’ the instructions on lathework techniques for use can be largely applied to any lathe.     £8.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   SIMPLE DECORATIVE LATHE WORK * by James Lukin First published at the turn of the century when ornamental turning was a very popular pastime this book shows how to adapt the original lathe to enable it to be used for the simpler operations of ornamental turning. Describes the ornamental slide rest and the eccentric, vertical and horizontal cutters.     £5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   SMALL DIVIDING HEAD Complete set of full size drawings (8 sheets), for this useful Dividing Head, construction of which was originally described in Engineering in Miniature. (Back issues covering this series are still available).     £4.80 + 84p VAT (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   SPINDLES by H Sandhu Describes the design, construction and use of a variety of spindles of interest to the model engineer. Covers milling, grinding and drilling spindles, along with a unique light gear cutting frame for clockmakers.     £6.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   STARTING A HOME WORKSHOP by Andrew Smith A book to inspire those who want to develop their own den for any kind of creative hobby. How to make the best use of space, tools, etc.     £7.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   THE AMATEUR’S LATHE by L. H. Sparey A definitive work on the use of the small lathe for the model engineer. It shows how the ordinary 3" lathe can be made to perform a variety of operations.     £8.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty   THE COMPACT LATHE — (new edition) by Stan Bray The author covers the evolution of the compact lathe and introduces the components, machining operations and facilities to enable the novice or experienced operator quickly to reach full proficiency and achieve the highest standards of lathe work. New edition.     £8.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   The Mini Lathe 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.     £6.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   THE MODEL ENGINEERS LATHE MANUAL by E T Westbury The late Edgar Westbury‘s first major book on lathes was the ME Lathe Manual published in 1951. This was subsequently revised and titled Metal Turning Lathes and in reprinting the work we have reverted to the original title since this more accurately reflects the use today of the size and type of machinery described therein.     £13.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   THE TAIG LATHE by Tony Jeffree This book fills a longstanding void in the documentation of the Taig lathe. It will appeal to the complete novice as well as the advanced owner. The author describes how to assemble the lathe as received in kit form, fit a motor and perform basic checks for accurate set up, describes the various accessories including notes for their use. More advanced topics covered include making better handcranks to dividing and threading. For those wishing to add a leadscrew full plans are laid out, as are plans for a dividing head. The book is well illustrated with an appendix listing various dealers and general suppliers.     £15.00 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty   TOOL ROOM PRACTICE — PLAIN SURFACES AND STRAIGHT EDGES * A useful booklet in which plane surfaces and straight edges, which are essential to almost all precise mechanical work, are discussed, and the methods of producing and testing such surfaces are described. Features scraping and lapping to achieve the required finish.     £4.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty   TURNING LATHES by James Lukin Lukin covers turning tools, hardwood turning, metal turning with hand tools, slide test work in metal, the self-acting lathe, chuck-making, turning square sections, screw cutting, metal spinning, a description of Beddow’s (combined) epicycloidal, rose cutting, eccentric cutting, drilling, fluting and vertical cutting, the eccentric chuck, the dome or spherical chuck, the goniostat, the oval or ellipse chuck, and much other fascinating information. Fully illustrated. Accompanying this is the 1896 Britannia Company Catalogue.     £18.50 (P&P £ 4.90 ) Qty   UNIMAT LATHE PROJECTS by G. Wingrove Originally written for the Unimat 3 this excellent book is equally applicable to any of the present day compact lathes. In addition to being a beginners guide to use of the lathe it descibes in detail how to make no less than ten useful tools etc     £10.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty   USING THE SMALL LATHE by L. C. Mason A reprint of this very useful book of interest to anyone owning one of the smaller lathes of today. Contains detailed guidance and data for the modeller and engineer alike. Chapter headings include ‘A First Lathe’, ‘Chucking’, ‘Driving and Turning’, ‘Parting Problems’ and ‘Holding the Job’.