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OLD-FASHIONED TOOLMAKING
THE CLASSIC TREATISE ON LAPPING, THREADING, PRECISION MEASUREMENTS, AND GENERAL TOOLMAKING |
| By: |
Franklin D. Jones |
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Paperback |
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£11.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1510702865 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781510702868 |
| Publisher: |
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
3 May, 2016 |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Synopsis: |
Bringing together the collective wisdom of a past generation of craftsmen, Old Fashioned Toolmaking provides an in-depth record of the skills and techniques that made the mass production revolution of the twentieth century possible. When first published in 1915, this book was an answer to a vast array of tool-room problems and explained many essential toolmaking operations. It includes timeless practices as well as some personally tailored methods by master toolmakers, including how to:make straight forming toolsgrind curved surfacesgauge the angle of a threadre-flute worn cuttersand much more!With detailed descriptions of every procedure, essential mathematical rules and calculations for use in the workshop, and a number of illustrative figures, this book stands as an invaluable reference for those with an interest in practicing hands-on toolmaking processes. |
| Illustrations: |
176 B&W photos |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Skyhorse Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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