Download or read book Randolph's Shop written by J. Randolph Bulgin and published by Randolph's Shop. This book was released on 2014-05-26 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended as a guide for the novice machinist, particularly the hobbyist, with emphasis on the operation of the engine lathe. It takes the reader through the identification and nomenclature of the parts and systems of a standard, non-computer controlled, engine lathe and offers guidance on the uses of the various capabilities of the machine. It also includes descriptions and photographs of various operations typically done on the machine and provides suggestions or plans for simple exercises for the beginner.