How to run a lathe

United States, 1941

Film
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Based on the book “How to run a lathe”. Explains how the lathe is essential to construction of anything containing metal— cars, ships, planes etc. Goes on the explain the parts of the lathe and how to operate them. Aimed at operators and machinists rather then general interest.

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Credits

production company

Burton Holmes Films

Duration

00:19:10:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1941

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

314541

Language

English

Subject categories

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Metallurgy

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Metallurgy

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Metallurgy

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Metals

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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