Machining for Hobbyists: Getting Started
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (676 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01B2DAXIC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 578 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Title pretty much says it Marc Paras Title pretty much says it. I was interested in learning how to machine to fabricate my own parts and was a bit overwhelmed. This is a pretty clear and concise guide that gives the basics aimed towards hobbyist. However, some of the pictures were not very good. For example the nomenclature diagram for reamers and twist dr. "This is brilliant book by Karl Moltrecht not only for someone starting" according to Raymond Smith. This is brilliant book by Karl Moltrecht not only for someone starting up a metalworking workshop but for those who already have one.Full of information, illustrations,color photographs and tables containing useful data.A great read.
H. Moltrecht was born 2/7/1920 in Berlin, Germany. About the AuthorK. He came to the USA in 1925 with his family and served in the US Navy in WWII. He was a long time professor at Ohio State University in the Industrial and Systems Engineering department. He became associate professor emeritus of industrial and systems engineering at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. He died at the age of 63.
He came to the USA in 1925 with his family and served in the US Navy in WWII. He was a long time professor at Ohio State University in the Industrial and Systems Engineering department. He became associate professor emeritus of industrial and systems engineering at Ohio State Uni
With their own shop, hobbyists can build models and undertake other building and maintenance projects that involve using different metals. Machining for Hobbyists is for do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists who want to set up or expand a small machine shop in their garage, basement, shed or perhaps in a rented space. Working in metal requires skills, knowledge, and equipment that are unlike other hobbies.Through easy-to-follow explanations, as well as detailed illustrations and color photography, Machining for HobbyistsGuides hobbyists in selecting the proper tools for working with metal, including tips for buying and using bench-top lathes, mills and drill presses. The book also covers the various cutting components used on these tools. Provides suggestions for shop layout, including space requirements, lighting, ventilation, and safety.Guides the reader through the use of specialty tools used for measuring and handling small metal parts.