Learn to build and test practical electrical machines with detailed, usable drawings and step-by-step guidance.
This edition presents hands-on designs for small motors, testing instruments, and related apparatus, paired with working drawings for each project. It emphasizes attainable, beginner-friendly construction, while offering enough technical detail to be useful for hobbyists and students alike.
- Step-by-step plans for a one-sixth horsepower direct-current motor, including frame, armature, and bearing setup.
- Practical methods for fabricating and aligning parts, plus tips on sourcing materials and avoiding common pitfalls.
- Plans and guidance for transformers, including a four-size transformer with core construction and winding layouts.
- Supporting topics such as rheostats, voltmeters, ammeters, and other core measuring and testing tools.
Ideal for readers who enjoy hands-on electrical projects, laboratory-style experiments, and building working replicas from detailed drawings and notes.