Turning and Boring / A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, including modern practice with engine lathes, turret lathes, vertical and horizontal boring machines

This manual presents practical instruction on turning and boring operations for engine, turret, and vertical/horizontal boring machines, emphasizing setup, holding methods, and measurement. It explains centers, chucks, arbors, steady- and follow-rests, faceplate work, and procedures for boring and finishing. Tool forms, grinding, cutting speeds, feeds, and lubricants are detailed alongside taper work, eccentric and spherical turning, knurling, and fits. Thread cutting, change-gear calculations, and thread measurement systems receive step-by-step coverage. The text also examines turret-lathe and automatic-chucking practice, vertical boring mill techniques, attachments, and example operations that illustrate modern shop procedures.