Making the Small Shop Profitable (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John H. Van Deventer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048468292X ISBN 13: 9780484682923

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Practical, hands-on guidance for turning a small shop into a profitable operation.

This book assembles real-world methods and stories from small shops to help readers run smarter, earn more, and stay in business. It blends lessons from experienced machinists with concrete techniques you can apply today.

• Practical, field-tested tips for improving efficiency and boosting profits in lathes, mills, and drilling setups
• Clear explanations of heat treatments, case hardening, and temperature measurement relevant to small shops
• Step-by-step ideas for organizing tools, jigs, and devices that save time and reduce waste
• Real-world narratives about shop life, credit, risk, and owner-advancing strategies

Ideal for readers of the small-shop trade who want practical know-how, reliable methods, and ideas that pay off.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048468292X
• ISBN 13: 9780484682923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 121