( 13 reviews )
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Posted: Jun 4 2009
A great little book for somebody like myself who is just starting out in the home machinist's area. It really helped me make a decision on the type of metal lathe I would need and what to look for when buying one. You will find the author is quite slanted towards the Sherline tools and must have some connection with the company but the product line is similar to all others in its price range anyway. The author gave me the info I needed and it makes for a great reference book for the beginner who is considering buying a small milling machine or desk top lathe for hobby related projects. Other tools are covered too. Good illustrations and clearly written. I like it!
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Posted: Apr 24 2009
This book is fabulous. It covers everything from how to use a file, to the proper use of various types of punches to lathes and mills. Included are details on the numbering system for metal types, ferrous, and non-ferrous. Guidelines on "feeds" and "speeds" for machining, use of cutting lubricants of many other practical tidbits. It gives formulas for threading several common thread types as well as how to do threading. The book concludes with several nice projects that are easy but useful machinists tools. A must have for the beginning home/hobby or tech school machinist.
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Posted: Feb 15 2009
I bought this book based on it's price and the reviews. It's a good book with a lot of useful information explained in clear, easy to follow terms. I'm a mechanical engineer who is just getting started as a home/hobby machinist and this book is great for someone with no knowledge of machine practices or even someone who already has some experience. I would even recommend tbis book to an engineering student, as it explains a lot of things like measurement, reading prints, heat treating and mechanical properties of materials in simple, understandable terms that aren't too heavy on theory. Overall, a very practical, useful, understandable, well-written book with cool projects you can make in your home (or school) machine shop!
