Books on Machining

Milling Machine Operations

by J. W. Barritt

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Another in the 1937 Barritt technical school series on machine tools. You get an introduction to the milling machine, the care of arbors, mounting the work, feeds and speeds, clearance angles and other topics essential to all types of milling work. Then you get lessons with step-by-step instructions and drawings. You'll learn how to approach the work so as to ensure accuracy and avoid costly mistakes. Loaded with illustrations. Paperback. 8-1/2" x 8-1/2". 110 pages.

ORDER #21141 ..... $ 9.95

Advanced Machine Work

by Robert H. Smith

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

General machine shop book "prepared for students in technical, manual training, & trade schools, and for the apprentice and the machinist in the shop." Easy-to-read type, step-by-step instructions, great illustrations. Covers everything from basic operation of a micrometer and vernier caliper, to the testing of machine tools for accuracy. Detailed. 6" x 9", hard cover. 800 pages. Heavily illustrated. First brought out in 1915, last updated in 1925.

ORDER #4236 ..... $ 29.95

The Home Machinist's Handbook

by Doug Briney

Has basic instructions for setting up a home workshop - safety emphasized - reading prints, measuring, using hand and bench tools. All about lathes, mills, materials, heat treating. A complete chapter on projects. 7 3/4" x 9 1/4". Softbound.

ORDER # 5300 ..... $ 25.00

Tabletop Machining

by Joe Martin

Sherline's owner, Joe Martin, has written this book that gives you not just the "hows", but also the "whys" of machining practices. This book details "real world" practices on machining and gives a good insight into the challenges faced by machinists. 8 1/2" x 11". Softbound.

ORDER #5301 ..... $ 40.00

Milling and Milling Machines

by Cincinnati Milling Machine Co.

First published in 1919 to educate machinists of that era. Great photos, drawings, and easy-to-read text that explains everything from the construction of milling machines and their installation to the use of jigs, milling cutters, simple and yet detailed explanations on how to make calculations and tips on unusual milling jobs. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Paperback. 409 pages.

ORDER # 20358 ..... $ 13.95

Construction and Use of Milling Machines

by Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

This 1882 volume will not show you how to build a milling machine, but you'll find this to be a useful handbook on milling in general. It provides valuable how-to. Many valuable illustrations, tables, charts, and diagrams. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Paperback. 96 pages.

ORDER #20668 ..... $ 5.95

Running an Engine Lathe

by Fred H. Colvin

Authored in 1941. This small but jam-packed book will show you all the basic techniques of running a lathe. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Paperback. 117 pages.

ORDER #4708 ..... $ 6.95

 

South Bend Lathe Booklets

by South Bend Lathe Works
reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Eight 1936 booklets reprinted in a single cover. How to Grind Valves, Sharpen Reamers and Cutters in the Motor Service Machine Shop; How to True Brake Drums of Automobiles, Buses, and Trucks; How to Test and True Differentials; How to Bore Rebabbitted Connecting Rods; How to Make Bushings; How to Finish Pistons; How to Grind Lathe Cutter Bits; How to Cut Screw Threads in the Lathe. 6" x 9". Softcover. 96 pages.

ORDER #21583 ..... $ 7.95

The Watchmaker's Lathe

by Ward Goodrich

This book contains: The Construction of the Watchmaker's Lathe - The Construction and Use of the Split Chuck - Face Plates and Large Chucks - Cement Chucks and Cementing Work in Position - Chucks for Special Purposes - Hand Rests and Slide Rests - Various Forms of Tailstocks and Their Uses - Cutters, Drills, and How to Make Them - and more. 5" x 8". Hardback. 264 pages.

ORDER #0930163356 ..... $ 21.95

Lathe and Planer Tools

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Learn about "Cutting Tools for Planer and Lathe", "Boring Tools", "Shape of Standard Shop Tools", "Straight and Circular Forming Tools". A mixture of basic and unusual information. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Booklet. 40 pages.

ORDER #893 ..... $ 3.95

Indexing

reprinted by Lindsay publications

From a 1903 technical school textbook discussion on milling machine work, this is a valuable section. Mostly covers compound indexing, the method that will give you the greatest flexibility and the most options. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Booklet. 31 pages.

ORDER #869 ..... $ 4.00

Running a Milling Machine

by Fred H. Colvin

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Chapters include milling machines and their parts, examples of milling machine work, milling cutters, speeds and feeds of milling cutters, setting cutters for different kinds of work, milling vises and fixtures, the dividing head, a wide-range dividing head, and cutting helices sometimes called spirals. Illustrated. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Paperback. 157 pages. First published in 1941.

ORDER #20986 ..... $7.50

The Care and Operation of a Lathe

by the Sheldon Machine Co.

The purpose of this manual is to enable the beginner to understand the modern metal cutting lathe, is parts and their functions ... to teach the proper care of a lathe ... to explain the grinding of cutters; modern lathe tools and how they should be set up; methods of holding the work; and, the performance of the basic lathe operations. 108 pages. 5" x 8". Paperback.

ORDER #21052 ..... $ 7.50

How to Run a Lathe 1942

by South Bend Lathe Works

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

You get everything you could need to set up a lathe and get it running. All the basics are here from sharpening drills to you can center drill to "superfinished" turned bearings, grinding valves, and turning multiple screw threads. Illustrated. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Paperback. 128 pages.

ORDER #21150 ..... $ 7.95

Lathe Operations 1937

by J. W. Barritt

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

The original title of this technical school textbook was Lathe Job Operations and was part of a series entitled "Job Tickets on Modern Machine Shop Practice". You get a brief introduction to the lathe, and then you get detailed step-by-step lessons. Here's a machine shop course you can take at your own speed. 8-1/2" x 11". Paperback. 176 pages.

ORDER #21109 ..... $ 13.95

Machinery Handbook

25th Edition. The complete reference book for engineers, machinists. 22 new subjects, including 30 new tables, 2400 pages of specifications, sines, logs, threads, Metrics.

ORDER #MHE ..... $ 80.00

The Elements of Practical Mechanism and Machine Tool

by T Baker, C.E.

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

This book came from London in 1867. In Part I you get information and illustrations on all types of mechanisms. Part II covers machinery used in British industry in 1867. You get text and great illustrations. 4" x 7". Paperback. 240 pages.

ORDER #20650 ..... $ 9.95

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