Turret Lathe Operator's Manual

The book is in fair condition, with a hardcover that remains intact. However, the dust jacket is in poor condition, featuring significant tears and missing sections. The binding holds, and the pages are clean, making it a functional copy for reference despite the jacket's deterioration.

The "Turret Lathe Operator's Manual" by J. R. Longstreet and W. K. Bailey is a comprehensive guide published by The Operators' Service Bureau of the Warner & Swasey Company in Cleveland, Ohio. This particular edition is the fourth printing from 1940. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the operation of turret lathes, a crucial machine in industrial manufacturing. The book is bound in hardcover, reflecting the durable nature of its content aimed at operators and engineers. The authors, experts in their field, provide detailed insights into the practical aspects of lathe operation. This manual is a valuable historical document for collectors of industrial literature and those interested in the evolution of manufacturing technology. The book's condition is compromised by a poor dust jacket, which has significant tears and missing sections, although the hardcover remains intact.