Model Engine Construction

by J. Alexander

If you're looking for projects to build, you'll enjoy this reprint. Originally published simultaneously in London and New York in 1895, this unusual book contains thirteen chapters: Tools, Boilers and Fittings, The Steam Engine, Fitting up the Engine, Reversing Gears, Stationary Engines, Traction and Portable Engines, Locomotive Engines and Tenders, Railway Cars, Compound Marine Engines. Engine Proportions, Patterns and Castings, and the last chapter covers a hot air engine, Small Power Engine, and notes. The illustrations from the 25 large and crumbling fold-out plan sheets have been reprinted on pages following the text. Loaded with illustrations. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Paperback. 360 pages.

ORDER #4449 ..... $ 15.95

Model Making

by Raymond F. Yates

A practical treatise for the amateur and professional mechanic - giving instructions on the various processes and operations involved in modelmaking and the actual construction of numerous model steam engines, speed boats, guns, locomotives, cranes, etc. Lathe work, pattern work, electroplating, soft and hard soldering, grinding, drilling, etc., are also included. Paperback. 430 pages. From 1925.

ORDER #4325 ..... $ 14.95