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Manual Lathe mini Apprenticeship


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Lathe Training

Learn every lathe process in this online course

Learn the right way
Master the correct techniques

Do you feel like there might be a better way to use your lathe?

Less scrap
Hit the dimensions every time

Do you struggle to machine within tolerance?

Work safer
Return home in one piece

Do you feel unsure/unsafe when working on your lathe?

Better finishes
Mirror finish on any material

Want your parts to look better?

Master the metal Lathe
The easy way to learn to machine

The lathe has always been the backbone of the machine shop.

This Manual Lathe Online Course offers a unique learning experience that combines the convenience of online education with the hands-on training of a mini apprenticeship. Designed for hobbyists and professionals alike, this course will empower you to master the art of metal turning on a lathe and unlock your potential for precision engineering.

Upon Completion, you will have all the skills and knowledge to make anything on a lathe.

Enroll now for only $397.00 (+vat)
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Manual apprenticeships are unfortunately a thing of the past these days.

I have built this course based on the skills and techniques I learnt as a manual lathe apprentice back in 1991.

You will learn everything I was taught as an aerospace apprentice and much more in this online mini-apprenticeship.

Over 4 years of machine training condensed into one online course.

This Lathe training course covers everything you need to be able to operate your Lathe with precision and confidence.

  • Safety
  • Tooling
  • Every operation explained in detail
  • Advanced techniques such as off-centre turning and steadies.
  • Taught by a time-served aerospace journeyman
  • Learn the correct way to turn
    • Includes both theory lessons and 'at the machine' instructions with project parts to push your skills.

    Turn with confidence

  • Machine lengths accurately every time
  • Know that the diameter will be correct before you take the cut
  • Make every part safe using the correct techniques
  • Work quicker and smarter

    • Precision Turner

  • Machine tapers within 0.1 of a degree
  • Consistently hit 0.02mm or 0.001" tolerance on any lathe
  • Know the right turning tool for the job
  • Screw cut to perfection
  • Hold H7 Bore limits with ease

    • Master your machine

  • Dial in the correct speeds and feeds by feel
  • Know exactly the right size of cut
  • Understand seldom taught techniques
  • Become the manual lathe expert in your shop

    • Free Lesson
    Manual Lathe Slideways

    In this lesson, we look at the slideways of a metal work Lathe and how we can get accurate results on any machine.

    This free lesson is a short glimpse of what you can expect from this course.

    The full course covers every operation on a Lathe to make any part imaginable.

    Watch the free lesson below
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    Curriculum
    • Introduction
    • Introduction
    • Parts of a centre lathe
    • Familiarisation of machine controls and safety devices
    • Lathe Safety
    • The Tool Post
    • Slides
    • Dial Test Indicator
    • Turning Tools
    • Basic Turning Operations
    • Facing
    • Rough Turning
    • Finish Turning
    • Chamfering
    • Grooving
    • Centre Drill
    • Drilling
    • Tapping
    • Accurately Achieving Lengths and Diameters
    • Parting Off
    • Second Op
    • Practical: Part 1
    • Intermediate Turning Operations
    • Order of Operations
    • Changing the Chuck Jaws
    • Mounting Chuck / Reverse Jaws
    • Working with Backlash
    • Die
    • Reaming
    • Boring
    • Taper Turning with Compound Slide
    • Sine Bar and Slips
    • Face Grooving
    • Coolant
    • Knurling
    • Practical: Part 2
    • Screw Cutting
    • Screw Cutting Part 1
    • Screw Cutting Part 2
    • Screw Cutting Part 3
    • Screw Cutting Part 4
    • Screw Thread Theory
    • Practical: Part 3
    • Advanced Turning Operations
    • Work Holding
    • Using the Tailstock
    • Fixed Steady
    • False Centres
    • Travelling Steadies
    • Between Centres Part 1
    • Changing to a 4 jaw chuck
    • Clocking in the 4 jaw chuck
    • Between Centres Part 2
    • Eccentric Turning
    • Filing Radii
    • Polishing
    • Turning Radii
    • Practical Part 4
    • Speeds and Feeds
    • Final Words
    Frequently asked questions
    Have a question? I may have been asked it before.

    If your question is not answered in this FAQ section, feel free to message me on my contact page.

    Who is GCodeTutor?
    GCodeTutor is a CNC Machine tools programming engineer called Marc who served a 4 year manual Lathe apprenticeship at British Aerospace in 1991 under the training board SETA. He is now a training instructor teaching machine shop skills to apprentices.
    How long is this course?
    This course is around 7 hours not including the time it takes to make the practical parts on your machine.
    Is it difficult to understand?
    Lathe operation can be a complex subject but Marc has broken everything down into easy to understand lessons.
    Is payment secure?
    My courses are hosted on Teachable, the world famous course providers.

    They take care of your transaction with their secure payment processors that support several different payment methods.

    I want my money back!
    That's not a problem. I offer a 14-day money back guarantee on all my courses and I will refund you without question.

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