Workshop Practice Series Books

Hardening, Tempering &
Heat Treatment

by Tubal Cain

Explanations of composition of steel, its additives, and the effects of different temperatures on its constituents. Flame, salt bath and furnace heating are detailed with information on accurate measurement or recognition of temperature levels. 128 pages. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 1.

ORDER #0852428375 ..... $ 21.50

Vertical Milling in the Home Workshop

by Arnold Throp

This third, revised edition includes descriptions of many of the very wide range of operations possible, with photographed examples, plus information on machines, accessories, cutters, chucks, requirements and method of workholding. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 96 pages. Illustrated. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 2.

ORDER #0852425937 ..... $ 21.50

Screwcutting in the Lathe

by Martin Cleeve

This book is not only an invaluable treatise on lathe screwcutting, but a useful demonstration of working both Imperial and metric standards. 176 pages. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 3.

ORDER #0852428383 ..... $ 21.50

Foundrywork for the Amateur

by B. T. Aspin

Subjects include crucibles and melting methods, moulding sands and mixtures, making moulding boxes, patterns and cores, preparing a mould, melting ferrous and nonferrous metals, tools, a home-built drop-bottom cupola furnace and other allied matters, all in detail and clearly and simply explained. 96 pages. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Paperback. Illustrated. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 4.

ORDER #0852428421 ..... $ 21.50

Milling Operations in the Lathe

by Tubal Cain

This book replaces the popular "Milling in the Lathe". It covers the same material plus recent experiences and developments. The use of milling cutters of various type is explained. Milling without special appliances by use of ordinary lathe movements is covered. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 128 pages. Illustrated. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 5.

ORDER #0852428405 ..... $ 21.50

Measuring and Marking Metals

by Ivan Law

The accuracy of the finished job begins with the exactness of the initial marking out and continues with the accuracy of measurements made during the progress of the work. How to use measuring equipment and how to mark out work are essential skills for any engineer. This book shows how these skills may be acquired and employed. 112 pages. Illustrated. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 6.

ORDER #0852428413 ..... $ 21.50

The Art of Welding

by W. A. Vause

In this book W. A. Vause sets out the basic techniques for oxy-acetylene welding, brazing, flamecutting and electric arc welding with mild steel, cast iron, stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminum, etc. in sheet, plate or cast form. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 96 pages. Illustrated. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 7.

ORDER #0852428464 ..... $ 21.50

Sheet Metal Work

by R. E. Wakeford

The author uses his teaching experience to describe clearly all the processes likely to be encountered by the hobbyist or in a model or light engineering workshop. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 152 pages. Illustrated. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 8.

ORDER #0852428499 ..... $ 21.50

Soldering and Brazing

by Tubal Cain

The author examines in detail the processes, equipment and materials and explains what is happening in the joints as they are made, with practical examples, test pieces, tabulated date, etc., adding up to a thorough and comprehensive and useful book. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 136 pages. Illustrated. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 9.

ORDER #0852428456..... $ 21.50

Saws and Sawing

by Ian Bradley

This book examines all types of saws, hand and machine, with observations on their use and maintenance and with useful tables relating to various applications. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 96 pages. Illustrated. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 10.

ORDER #0852428871 ..... $ 21.50

Electroplating

by J. Boyner

An up-to-date book specially written to replace "Electroplating for the Amateur". This book will be of value to model engineers and small workshops wishing to plate with any of the customary metals, using simple equipment. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Paperback. 112 pages. Illustrated. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 11.

ORDER #0852428626 ..... $ 21.50

Drills, Taps, and Dies

by Tubal Cain

Replacing "Screw Threads and Twist Drills", this new book discusses drills and drilled holes and threading with taps and dies, primarily by hand. Covers Imperial and metric sizes and conversions, all standard thread gauges, sharpening, etc. Illustrated, tabulated data and everything you would expect from this practical writer. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Approximately 128 pages. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 12.

ORDER #0852428669 ..... $ 21.50

Workshop Drawings

by Tubal Cain

A practical book from a writer with wide experience of teaching engineering draughting. Equally useful to those who wish to interpret drawings accurately or those setting out to prepare drawings. Up-to-date with latest B.S.S. and other recognized standards. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 96 pages. Illustrated. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 13.

ORDER #0852428677 ..... $ 21.50

Making Small Workshop Tools

by Stan Bray

How to make 14 simple but useful adjuncts to the tool kit for bench and lathe use, none taking more than 3-4 hours or involving special materials, yet each able to save considerable time in use as well as aiding accuracy. With working drawings and photographs, sketches, etc. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 128 pages. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 14.

ORDER #0852428863 ..... $ 21.50

Workholding in the Lathe

by Tubal Cain

Discusses all aspects of the subject with the why and how, including basic lathe alignment. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 111 pages. Illustrated. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 15.

ORDER #0852429088 .... $ 21.50

Electric Motors

by V. J. Cox

All types of electric motors for workshop use are described - principles, characteristics, operation, installation, speed control, braking, etc. Plus generators, safety and testing and a useful section on identifying and applying 'scrap' motors. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Illustrated. 128 pages. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 16.

ORDER #0852429142 ..... $ 21.50

Gears and Gear Cutting

by Ivan Law

Gives comprehensive information on gear-cutting. Explanation and reasons for all conventional types of gears are clearly set out, with useful tables and machinery techniques, to form an invaluable reference work for anyone dealing with machinery. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Illustrated. 136 pages. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 17.

ORDER #0852429118 ..... $ 21.50

Basic Benchwork

by Les Oldridge

Learn the tricks of accurate filing, sawing without breaking blades and dozens of other areas of handwork which experienced engineers take for granted. This book details normal bench practice in a manner suitable for engineering apprentices and will save its cost in avoiding broken tools and spoiled work many times over. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Illustrated. 128 pages. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 18.

ORDER #0852429207 ..... $ 21.50

Spring Design and Manufacture

by Tubal Cain

Every type of spring and all necessary calculations are clearly explained together with the materials and methods. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Illustrated. 128 pages. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 19.

ORDER #0852429258 ..... $ 21.50

Metalwork and Machining Hints and Tips

by Ian Bradley

A pot-pourri of workshop information combining useful advice and instruction for beginners with explanations of tools and techniques often familiar in name but not always found described in detail. Includes arbors and mandrels, belt jointing and splicing, shaft collars, finishing metal surfaces, G-clamps, surface gauges, cutting holes, special nuts, hand turning tools, the wobbler, case-hardening and machine square material. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Illustrated. 112 pages. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 20.

ORDER #0852429479 ..... $ 21.50

Adhesives and Sealants

by David Lammas

Covers traditional adhesives and more recent synthetic products. Covers surface preparation, handling hazards, deterioration, criteria for selection, and sealants for joints exposed to water, steam or oil. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". 144 pages. Paperback. WORKSHOP PRACTICE SERIES BOOK 21.

ORDER #1854860488 ..... $ 21.50

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