The Fastest Way to Learn How to Set Up and Operate a Lathe and Mill Guaranteed!
We Absolutely Guarantee That ATI’s Machine Shop Home Study Course’s Intensely Detailed, Close-up Videos will quickly enable YOU to Confidently Set-up & use the Lathe, Mill, and General Machine Shop Equipment. You will Instantly acquire knowledge and skills you’ll use for a lifetime.
This exclusive Machine Shop Course consists of over
30 HOURS of detailed video instruction right over the internet It’s the only Course like it in the world.
Module 1 - The Metal Lathe Course
12 hours of video instruction
In this module you will learn everything about how to operate a Lathe and the how-to knowledge of turning out professional quality parts.
In typical ATI fashion everything is covered in explicit detail, using extreme close-ups, charts, detailed drawings and mock-ups, along with the real world knowledge and instruction of a professional machinist.
Every aspect of operating the lathe is covered:
- Parts identification and operation
- Tool geometry
- “How-to” grind tool bits step by step
- Measuring techniques
- Proper use of dial calipers
- Micrometers and other measuring tools
- Three, four and six jaw chucks
- Tool holders
- Face plates
- Collet changers
- Boring bars
- Dial indicators
- Threading, parting, drilling
- Calculating running speeds
In short, all considerations for setting up and making parts from raw stock are covered. There is so much material that we can’t even come close to listing it all!
We’ll take you from very basic lathe operation all the way through to the set-up and step by step making of a set of precise threaded “test-bars”. After you have learned to make these “test bars” you will be able to show others that you really know your stuff.
Master Gunsmith and Machinist Darrell Holland, who instructs this course, teaches you his personal philosophy of how to learn to feel and listen to the lathe and to “hear what it is telling you”.
You will know when you are making a perfect cut and when you are not. (we SHOW you Both!). A lifetime of tricks, tips and techniques are revealed and available at your finger tips.
We guarantee that this course far exceeds any other videos on the lathe, mill, and general machine shop ever offered - we have looked at them all and quite frankly compared to this course they are a Joke!
This course is more in depth, provides you with more “tricks of the trade”, and has over Ten times the content of any others. Quite Simply, there is nothing else like it.
After you master the information contained in this course, you will be able to walk into any machine shop and be able to competently set up and run a lathe. You’ll be turning out precision parts in minutes.
The following is a brief outline of what is contained just in the ATI’s Machine Lathe Module of the Course.
LESSON # 1 - Introduction to the lathe history, lathe lingo, identifying the parts of the lathe, the 3 types of lathe operations, four principles of lathe operation, methods of support and determining proper speeds.
LESSON # 2 - Cutting tools, tool holders, types of cutting tools, tool geometry and grinding tools.
LESSON # 3 - Measuring and the decimal system, understanding the decimal system, measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth micrometers etc.).
LESSON # 4 - Lathe setup, precision leveling, alignment of the tailstock and (how-to make an alignment test bar).
LESSON # 5 - Raw material selection, basic metallurgy, stock selection and preparation, chucking up, balancing and shimming.
LESSON # 6 - Listening to the lathe, facing and turning techniques, what to watch out for (chatter, overheating, poor finish, etc.), reading the chip, working with problem materials (such as stainless steel), and cutting fluids (what is out there and how to use them).
LESSON # 7 - Feed rates, power feeds and manual feed techniques, proper speed selection, taking the first cut and how-to practice.
LESSON # 8 - Tapers - types and uses, methods of calculating and cutting, tailstock set over method and compound rest method.
LESSON # 9 - Threading - external - calculations and threading techniques, step by step instruction.
LESSON # 10 - Threading - internal - calculations and techniques, tapping and threading practice.
LESSON # 11 - Boring holes, types, techniques and practice.
LESSON # 12 - Finishing techniques, reaming, knurling, filing and polishing.
LESSON # 13 - Advanced lathe operations, holding close tolerances, advanced threading, final practice and close.

Module 2 - Vertical Milling Course,
10 hours of video instruction
The Milling Course is just as thorough and complete as the lathe course. Once again, Darrell comes through by giving you unique insight into the capabilities and features of the vertical mill.
He tells you exactly what to look for when purchasing a new or used mill as well as tramming the head, fixturing, X,Y & Z axis movements, locating centers, locating edges, types of cutters, cutting speeds and fluids, chip load, material selection, fly-cutting, climb-cutting, precision hole-drilling, angle cuts and boring.
Once again, he gives you the essentials as well as the extras that give you an edge. And he does it in a style that is easy to follow and listen to.
He goes into detail on how to use edge finders, collets, chucks, clamping tools, digital readouts, measuring tools, specialty cutters, rotary tables, indexers and much, much more.
Climb Into Darrell's Head
Just knowing the techniques isn't enough, we give you insight into the way a Master Machinist like Darrell "Thinks".
In the section on "Making a Part: Start to Finish”, Darrell takes you through the thought process of how you approach making a part.
He shows you how to think through the entire process in your mind before you start the machine and the differences between machining a single part and setting up for a production run.
It's the sharing of this kind of knowledge and information that sets us apart from any other course or training school.
A Brief Outline of what is covered in this section:
Introduction to the Mill: Basic nomenclature for identifying mill sizes and type; Identifying parts of the mill and their purpose with considerations for purchasing a Mill.
Including:
Motorized Feed
Digital Readouts
Computer Controlled Milled (CNC)
Types of Milling Cuts
- Holes
- Facing
- Conventional Cutting
- Climb Cutting
- Fly Cutting
How to calculate Milling Speed and Feeds with the demonstration of Feed Rates and Speeds for different materials.
Principles for correct Mill operation
Including:
Proper setup and truing
Speeds
Chip load
Vises
Clamps
Screw fixtures
Setup
X and Y axis
Z axis
Using an edge finder
Prepping raw stock
Re-zeroing trued parts and Pieces
Specialized measuring tools for the Mill and How to use them
- Edge finder
- Center finder
- Digital height gauge & Surface Plate
- Surface Plate
- Making GO/NO-GO guages for QC
Types of cutters
- Endmills
- Form cutters
- Face mills
- Woodruff cutters
- Fly cutters
Fixtures and techniques for multiple part production:
- Work stops
- Rotary tables
- Custom setups
- Index tables
- How to Install hardened or Carbide Bushings in a Drill Fixture & Detent plungers in tooling
Manual Feed Methods & Techniques
Drilling, Tapping, Coolants, Holding Tight Tolerances (techniques) for Using digital readouts
Surface plate
Making Go/No go gauges for QC
Techniques for measuring and checking tolerances

Module 3 - General Machine Shop
8 hours of instruction
We round out your training with the additional coverage of general shop set up, the equipment needed, how to use it and advanced tricks & techniques.
Most work doesn't start or end with the lathe and the mill so we include the other tools and techniques you will need to master in order to become a true master machinist.
The third and final installment of our Machine Shop Course builds on the knowledge you have acquired from the Lathe & Mill section of the Course. You will learn many new techniques (tricks that even some experienced machinists don’t know), saving you years of frustration, trial and error.
In Machine Shop Module 3, Darrell Holland will take you through all the support equipment that you need to have in your shop. He’ll teach you what to look for when purchasing equipment and show you how to set-up and get the best performance out of each machine.
How to completely set up your shop:
Darrell covers (in his usual detail) how to design and completely set up your shop, for maximum efficiency, what to look for and how to use second operation support equipment.
He will also give you tips on buying materials and perform heat-treating basics. He shows you how to use the belt sander, drill press, blast cabinet, cut-off saw, pedestal grinder, surface grinder and more. The detailed tricks and techniques he gives you will save you loads of time and Money (like how to remove broken screws and re-sharpen drill bits)!
Darrell then rounds out the course by demonstrating the abilities and limitations of the less expensive Mill/Drill combination machines that many people have purchased. He gives you his own personal recommendations of when and how they can be used most effectively.
If that wasn't enough, as a Bonus TWO MORE INSTRUCTORS will show you how to set up and operate an automotive-cylinder boring machine and an automotive brake lathe. Armed with this exclusive information you could start doing contract work for a local garage!
Finally to round out your Education: We will take you on a guided tour of the IMTS show in Chicago, the ULTIMATE Machine Tool Technology Show!
You'll see state-of the-art machines being put through their paces and get “inside interviews” with the factory reps. We show you everything from laser and water-jet machining, to high-speed gear-hobbing, electrical-discharge machining and high-output, flood-coolant, multiaxis, production machines.
This is cool stuff you have to know about if your going to be able to talk and act like a professional. In completing this course, you will have learned everything, from the basic fundamentals to specialized equipment and operations. You are Now ready to enter your own world of machining parts, as an advanced hobbyist or get started in a career as a Machinist.
We are committed to teach you everything you need to know to be successful.
The Machine Shop Equipment Covered in this Section of the Course Includes:
The Surface Grinder: Darrell takes you through complete setup, all controls and features, how to true the wheel before cutting and performs a complete surfacing operation. Most people have never even seen these machines before and he leaves you understanding how to use them.
The Blast Cabinet: Not only does Darrell cover the basic operation and techniques, he shows you special
techniques that make the expensive components of the system last longer AND help you blast your parts fast.
Professional use of the Belt Sander: This section shows many special techniques. This IS the most important support tool you can own and Darrell tells you why and covers everything you need to know to use it correctly and to its best advantage. You will know more uses for a belt sander than they ever thought possible AND exactly how to do them.
Using the Drill Press: Even if you have used one for years you will still learn some new ideas. He shows many tips and tricks, including simple ways to setup for drilling multiple parts quickly AND accurately, as well as preventing accidents from happening.
Removing Broken Screws: Darrell shows several methods for not only removing broken screws but also broken taps. He doesn’t just tell you how to do it, he actually shows you how he does it. These tips will really help you out of a Jam!
The Horizontal Band Saw: Darrell takes the time to demonstrate numerous techniques for holding odd shaped parts and for getting more accurate cuts.
Heat Treating: He not only covers the furnaces, but also how to heat-treat, the differences between oil & air hardening and Understanding the Rockwell Hardness Scale. Heat Treating Furnaces and their uses. Along with how to get advice & tips from professional heat-treating companies, for free!
How to set-up and use an engraving machine for lettering, tooling, barrels, etc. How to sharpen drills & end mills (this will save you lots of money!).
Shop Set-up: Darrell goes through all the details of setting up your shop for maximum efficency. Power, lighting, ventilation, fire extinguishers, equipment placement, work bench placement, air system routing, how to set up your dirty room and raw stock storage, you name it, he covers it!
So, What will you enjoy most about possessing the knowledge of how to Operate a Lathe, Mill, and General Machine Shop Equipment?
Is it the pride you will feel when you hand your friend a part that you just made and they are blown away by the quality of the fit and finish?
Or when you hang your certificate in your shop or home?
Or will it just the confidence and swagger in your step knowing that you can walk up to any Lathe or Mill, know how to set it up and be able to produce professional quality parts?
WHAT IS YOUR TOTAL INVESTMENT TO EXPERIENCE THIS INCREDIBLE MACHINE SHOP TRAINING PROGRAMS ??!
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If you don't start seeing serious results within that time, we don't want your money and, you'll get every penny of the purchase price back!
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