Clockmaker Watchmaker

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Practical applications of the jewelers lathe.

A few of the many subjects covered in this Projects course.

•   Turning metals such as:  aluminum, drill rod, and pivot steel.

•   Making a high speed steel parting tool for all types of metal.

•   How to effectively use a countershaft transmission. 

•   Tool making on the lathe using various metals.

•   Several different drilling techniques and procedures demonstrated on the lathe.

•  Several different types of files rests demonstrated, explained, and used in lathe projects.

•   Using the lathe index plate and index pin for various projects.

•   Making various lathe accessories that fit into the lathe T-rest fixture.

•    Using various types of files on the lathe and on lathe projects.

•   Screw making on the lathe.  Several different types demonstrated.

•   Making screw nuts on the lathe.

•   Use of the Jacob's chuck.

•   Use of the 3 jaw chuck in several projects. 

•   Use of the 3 table cross slide.

•   Using the dial indicator on the jewelers lathe.

•   Making tools and fixtures for the tail stock.

•   Making your own cross slide cutting tools.

•   Using taps, dies and Swiss screw plates on the jewelers lathe.   

This course contains all new and expanded information not covered in any of the previous courses.

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3 table lathe cross slide.

    Screw making on the lathe lathe.   

                                  Making replacement nuts on the lathe.

  Lathe cross slide cutting tools.

The course manual for:  Clockmaker Watchmaker 

                       Lathe Projects

This Projects manual was developed to follow the DVD/video presentation.  It also includes many additional tips, notes, pictures, illustrations, and details not included in the DVD or video program.

A 38 page manual is included with this course.  It follows the sequence of the DVD or video portion providing additional information and notes for each section of the course.  Each section of the video is divided by chapter and also includes a complete list of tools used in the course.  Other tips, procedures, and notes are also provided that are not covered in the DVD or video portion.  Near the back of the manual is a 2 page master list of all the tools used throughout the course.  The master list includes the make, model number, cost and where the tools were purchased.  This manual is an important part of the entire lathe projects course.

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