When you unpack a new lathe-whether it's a bench top or freestanding model-the enclosed manual doesn't venture much beyond basic safety, assembly, and set-up. That leaves some head-scratching when it'
The new Shooter’s Bible Guide to Knives sets the standard for comprehensive publicationsby carrying on the Shooter’s Bible tradition of bringing together moreproducts and information than any other so
Bladesmithing with Murray Carter provides the reader with an in-depth look into traditional Japanese Cutlery forging techniques and their modern applications. A non-stop flow of inquiries to Murray ha
“Lead-free Solder Process Development,” covers a list of key topics including: legislation, soldering fluxes, SMT, wave, rework, alloys, component finishes, reliability, EDXRF, and standa
Valentino and Goldenburg (both mechanical engineering, City U. of New York-Queensborough Community College) introduce the commercial design software package to students or engineers who have no experi
A Practical Guide to CNC MachiningGet a thorough explanation of the entire CNC process from start to finish, including the various machines and their uses and the necessary software and tools. CNC Mac
Now in its sixth edition, this book is the definitive work on the small precision lathe in the context of both the past and present. The bulk of the original text has been retained and covers basic co
This book presents the DG/K-based method of surface generation, a novel and practical mathematical method for designing gear cutting tools with optimal parameters. The author, an industry leader for t
Originally published by Popular Mechanics in 1941, this classic manual is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of American craftsmen. The collected projects, written by various craftsmen, demon
Get a knife that's balanced and weighted for you. There's no reason you shouldn't get fitted for a knife the way you get fitted for . . . a dress, a suit, or a pair of skis." -Tom Douglas, Seattle che
According to this certified manufacturing engineer/prolific author on precision manufacturing topics, there are 147 different countersinking tools commonly used--not counting size, design, and materia
The third edition of this primary text for a CNC course adds expanded material on CNC lathes with live tooling, more programming examples, additional formulas and calculations, and new material on the
