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The writer has tried to trace the origin and rise of tool building in America and to give something of its spread in recent years. The industrial life of the United States is so vast that a comprehensive history of even a single industry, such as tool building, would run far beyond the limits of one volume. This book, therefore, is confined to the main lines of influence in tool building and to the personalities and cities which have been most closely identified with it. The later history of American tool building has never been written. For this the writer has had to rely largely upon personal information from those who are familiar with it, and who have had a part in it.
Part of the material contained in this book has appeared from time to time in the American Machinist, and the writer would acknowledge his indebtedness most of all to Mr. L. P. Alford, the editor of that jour nal. His help and counsel have given these pages much of such value as they possess. So many have helped with information, corrections and suggestions that acknowledgments can be made only to a few. The writer would particularly thank Mr. L. D. Burlingame, Mr. Ned Lawrence, Mr. James Hartness, Mr. Coleman Sellers and Mr. Clarence Bement.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1331644429
- ISBN 13 9781331644422
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages395
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the individuals who revolutionized the way we make things: the tool builders. It explores the crucial role they played in shaping the industrial landscape of the 19th century, highlighting their ingenuity and their impact on the development of everything from steam engines to interchangeable parts. The author traces the lineage of these pioneering individuals, showcasing the interconnectedness of their work and the ways in which they built upon each other's innovations. You'll meet figures like John Wilkinson, whose boring machine made the steam engine a commercial reality, and Henry Maudslay, whose precision work on locks laid the foundation for the modern machine tool. The book then shifts to the American context, examining the development of the interchangeable manufacturing system, a crucial development that transformed the way goods were produced. The author illuminates the vital contributions of individuals like Eli Whitney and Samuel Colt, whose work laid the groundwork for mass production and the modern industrial age. Ultimately, this book reveals how the seemingly simple act of building tools has profound and lasting consequences for society and the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331644422_0
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