Metal Spinning

"Metal Spinning" by C. Tuells and William A. Painter is a handbook that explains everything about shaping sheet metal into hollow forms using machines and hand tools. Intended for people who work with metal, this guide breaks down how to turn flat metal sheets into useful shapes by using spinning lathes and special followers. The book covers what kinds of metals work best, how to set up and use the spinning machines, and all the steps needed to form the metal correctly. It also points out important details like how fast the lathe should spin and when the metal needs to be softened to get the best results. Readers will discover all aspects of metal spinning, giving them the skills to make metal items, whether crafting a few pieces or producing on a larger scale.