Modern Machine Shop Practice

Frederick J. Drake

Published by The American Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill,. USA, 1906

About this Item

"Modern Machine Shop Practice" by Brookes and Hand, Special Exclusive Edition printed by Frederick J. Drake and Co. Expressly for The American Publishing co. Chicago, Ill. USA. 1906. Fully Illustrated by Unknown. Over sized volume. Book is in Good+ condition with no DJ. Has blue cloth binding on hardback, with formerly white lettering on front and spine. Has heavy edge and spine wear, fading, and most of the ink has faded off boards. Has preface, glossary, Arithmetic tables, Fully illustrated in black and white drawings. From the title page: "Modern machine shop Practice Including Pattern making and foundry Practice. This book is intended for the practical instruction of machinists, engineers, etc. It clearly, but concisely describes te properties of steam, the indicator, horse power, electricity, measuring devices, machinists tools, lathes of many different styles, boring machines, grinding machines drill presses, planers and shapers of various styles, portable, also auxiliary machine tools, slotting machines, how to use them and methods of working, notes on working steel, gas furnaces, and fifty seven valuable reference tables. Nearly every problem explained is taken from actual pattern. It will enable any good wood mechanic in an emergency m to make patterns which are likely to be required around an ordinary railroad of machine shop".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Machine Shop Practice
• Publisher: The American Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill,. USA
• Publication Date: 1906
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Unknown
• Condition: Good