Shop Theory

by Henry Ford Trade School

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

"Eliminating all non-essentials, this book gives you a quick working knowledge of the basic tools, machines, and instruments, and the fundamental operations of machine shop work ..." The entire '42 edition loaded with drawings and photos and photos. 8 1/2" x 11". Paperback. 267 pages.

Order #20064 ..... $ 16.95

Foundry Manual

by the United States Navy

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

1958 NAVSHIPS publication loaded with practical foundry how-to. Loaded with foundry photos. This manual has been written with the 'how-to-do-it' idea as the principal aim. 8 1/2" x 11". Paperback. 300 pages.

ORDER #20072 ..... $19.95

Handbook for Drillers

by The Cleveland Twist Drill Co.

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

11th edition from 1925 intended to teach machinists the underlying theory of twist drills. Learn about the parts of a twist drill, tips on grinding or sharpening, correct feeds and speeds, tips on drilling hard materials, brass, use of cutting compound, and more. Covers common errors and their results. You'll find tables of feeds and speeds for drills. 4 1/2" x 8". Booklet. 48 pages. Illustrated.

Order #20056 ..... $3.95

Pocket Reference

by Thomas J. Glover

544 pages of tables, maps, formulas, constants and conversions. Fits in your shirt pocket. 2nd edition. 3.2 x 5.4 x 7". Paperback.

Order #PKTREF ..... $ 9.95

The Boy Mechanic

compiled by H. H. Windsor

"700 Things for Boys to Do. How to construct wireless outfits, boats, camp equipment, aerial gliders, kites, self-propelled vehicles, engines, motors, electrical apparatus, cameras and hundreds of other things which delight every boy." Wall-to-wall projects. It's a combinatioin of practical projects, not-so-practical projects, crazy ideas, and plain old fun nostalgia. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 469 pages.

Order # 4880 ..... $ 18.95

507 Mechanical Movements

by Henry T. Brown

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Originally copyrighted in 1868, this 1893 printing carries a complete title of "Five hundred & seven mechanical movements embracing all those which are most important in dynamics, hydraulics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, steam engines, mill and other gearing, presses, horology, and miscellaneous machinery; and including many movements never before published and several which have only recently come into use." Each left-hand page carries nine illustrations, and each right-hand page presents brief description of their operation. 6" x 7". Paperback. 128 pages.

Order #4252 ..... $7.95

Getting the Most Out of Your Bandsaw and Scroll Saw

edited by Sam Brown

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

From 1937 comes this booklet from Delta Manufacturing showing how to use their bandsaw and scroll saw. Very heavily illustrated booklet of wall-to-wall how-to. Chapters include the bandsaw, bandsaw blades, methods of working, metal cutting, scroll saw, scroll saw operations, sanding and filing and appendix. This book is primarily for woodworkers. 6" x 9". Booklet. 48 pages.

Order # 21559 ...... $5.95

Windmotors

by F. E. Powell

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Learn about different types of windmills. Learn how to build a model tower windmill similar to those in Holland. You'll be shown how to build a real power-producing windmill with 3' dia. sails. You are shown how to build a 6' dia. windmill capable of driving a 30 watt dynamo at 16 mph. Tips on generating electricity. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 88 pages. Illustrated.

Order #4279 ..... $ 6.95

Melting Iron in the Cupola

by J. E. Hurst

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Backyard cupolas are miniature versions of larger industrial furnaces described in detail in this book from 1929. Chapters include: historical construction, operation, charging, receivers, combustion, tuyeres, special blowers, linings, and briquets. 126 illustrations. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 220 pages.

Order # 21028 ..... $9.95

English & American Tool Builders

by Joseph Wickham Roe

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

A classic history of the men who invented and perfected machine tools. Read about and see the French lathes from the 1770s, Wilkinson's boring machine, Samuel Bentham, Brunel and his shaper, Maudslay and his screw cutting machine. Discover a French screw cutting lathe from the 1500s! Also covered are fascinating details of careers and inventions. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 416 pages.

Order #4732 ..... $ 19.95

Making the Small Shop Profitable

by John Van Deventer

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Reprinted articles from American Machinist Magazine which ran before World War I. 72 different articles, most illustrated, covering such topics as ideas for the small shop blacksmith, chucks and turning, various ways of pulling keys, prevent loral shrikage in aluminum casting, profit making devices for turning, boring and turning kinks, the small shop grinding wheel, knurling in the small shop, getting "into" the small shop, making patterns and castings for the small shop, boring pump chambers in the drilling machine, and much more. The last 50 pages or so are completely filled with drawings. 8 1/2" x 11". Paperback. 113. pages.

Order #21044 ..... $ 9.95

Metal Spinning

by Reagan & Smith

Historical facts about metal spinning, why people are interested in spinning, the necessary mechanical set-ups, spinning tools, chucks for spinning, the treatment of different metals, lubricants to be used, the actual process of spinning, and educational as well as useful projects. A 1936 technical school textbook. Simply written and loaded with valuable illustrations. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 80 pages.

Order #4830 ..... $ 9.95

Cost Cutting Shop Kinks

by American Machinist Magazine

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

"A helpful collection of time and money-saving shop ideas selected from recent issues of American Machinist." From 1927 comes an interesting book with 5 sections: dies and press tools, toolholders, attachments, workholding devices, gages, safety devices and small tools. Each article is illustrated but you don't get step-by-step instructions. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 186 pages.

Order #20820 ..... $ 9.95

Finishes for Aluminum

by Reynolds Aluminum

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

From 1946. Delivers five different methods of anodizing aluminum. Also included are electroplating formulas. Details on materials, equipment, solution preparation, procedure and control. These are industrial chemical processes. Wall-to-wall, detailed how-to for professional chemical aluminum finishing techniques. What you get here is fifty year old chemistry. How-to. Dangerous. Technical. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 112 pages.

Order # 21940 ..... $ 9.95

Automobiles 1906

by American School of Correspondence

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

In 1906 autos were more-or-less still experimental, and this is a well-illustrated, fun-to-read book about some of them - from a 5 hp 1906 Runabout to steam autos. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 88 pages.

*** LIMITED SUPPLY****

Order #20306 ..... $ 5.95

Thermit Welding Process

by Richard N. Hart

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Thermit was a cheap and simple process used to weld railroad track, enormous axles, even repair broken motor shafts. You'll learn how the process was invented and about the details of welding rail and special problems for butt welding pipes, broken locomotive frames and more. 40 pages. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Booklet.

Order #899 ...... $4.25

Copper Work

by Augustus F. Rose

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

From the year 1908 comes this small, well-illustrated, and very interesting how-to manual for high school students. You'll learn what types of saws, hammers, anvils to use. You'll learn how to make simple objects. 123 pages. Paperback. 94 illustrations.

Order #20145 ..... $ 7.95

Manual of Formulas - Recipes, Methods & Secret Processes

edited by Raymond Wailes

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

A volume of formulas compiled from the pages of Popular Science Magazine and published in 1932. You'll learn how to mix up compounds for polishing and plating metal. Learn how to blacken brass, blue steel, to make silver nitrate from old spoons, mix up low temperature alloys, dry flowers, brew wine, re-ink typewriter ribbons, make blueprint paper, dye cloth, make flypaper and much more. New enough to be useful and old enough to have unusual formulas. 4 1/2" x 8". Paperback. 250 pages.

Order #20368 ..... $ 9.95

Melting and Casting Aluminum

by Robert J. Anderson

Best chapters from a 1925 volume. Chapters of secondary aluminum, foundry practice, casting losses and defects and the production of die castings with permanent molds. Discussion of fluxes, refractories, ways of evaluating scrap, pouring procedures, measuring pouring temperatures, how to cure porous castings and much more. 253 pages. 5-1/4" x 8 1/2". Paperback.

Order #4595 ..... $ 9.95