we just got a real basic lathe/mill/drill machine at work and I'd like to start learning how to use it. It's not CNC or anything. nobody is really an expert or anything so there aren't really any gurus to ask for help. Can anyone reccomend some books or some internet links about machining to take a total noob from nothing to at least competant to do some basic stuff?

 

you can goolge yourself a machinist forum

 

beginner
http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ...=UTF8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ...28013
http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ...=UTF8

advanced
http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ...=UTF8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ...=UTF8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ...=UTF8

 

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the only problem is that I don't even know the language/lingo/terminology. I can't even start to form intelligent questions about the subject. I want something I can read and get some basics. I'm sure I'll jump on some forums once I get started though

I'll take a look at those books. thanks.

 

yeah amazon has everything. just amazon yourself a machinist book then. simple

 

pm me or IM me on aim sometime and ill give you a quick overview of terminology and basic parts and whatnot

 

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can i get in on that deal as well?

 

sure, not a problem