Otis Tufton Mason, the founder of the Anthropologist Society of Washington, details the history of the archery tools used by the native peoples throughout the North American continent. Hundreds of pr
After reviewing CNC machine operation, this textbook describes program functions in G-code language, their practical application to turning and milling machines, CAD/CAM software for generating tool p
Look inside this well-loved toolbox—there is so much to discover! It holds strong wrenches that turn, pliers that pinch, and sandpaper that smoothes. There are nails, screws, and a hammer. A toolbox i
Who do you think of when you see a hammer and a saw? A carpenter! What about a shovel and a watering can? In Taro Miura's deceptively simple book children will discover more than sixty different tools
Written by a master craftsman, this profusely illustrated guide to early tools and their functions depicts and describes scores of devices ? from hammers, gouges, planes, and saws to tools for blacksm
Don't spend big bucks on your knife shop!&break;&break;You don't need to spend a fortune to start making fantastic knives. Noted knifemaker Wayne Goddard provides outstanding step-by-step inst
Retaining its unique and much praised organization, this leading text has been revised to reflect the most recent developments in design tools. It provides balanced coverage of relevant fundamentals
Written by the author of the bestselling CNC Programming Handbook and the recent release Fanuc CNC Custom Macros, this practical and very useful resource covers several programming subjects, includin
Illustrated with black and white diagrams, this guide lists the value and condition classification of boring tools, edge tools, wooden planes, metal planes, measuring tools, and saws manufactured afte
Fixtures--the component or assembly that holds a part undergoing machining--must be designed to fit the shape of that part and the type of machining being done. This book discusses the fundamentals o
Here's the FIRST book to offer step-by-step guidelines that walk the reader through the entire process a building a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine from start to finish. Using inexpensive, o
Complemented by more than five hundred full-color photographs, this comprehensive introduction to the world of tools provides a detailed overview of essential quality tools, a list of tools for each o
Finally, a field guide to identifying and utilizing more than 100 tools, from an awl to a propane torch, from a table saw to a screwdriver! ? Field Guide to Tools is the ultimate guide to all the gear
Making arrowheads, blades, and other stone tools was once a survival skill and is still a craft practiced by thousands of flintknappers around the world. In the United States, knappers gather at regio
Make your shop safe and smart If you're a machinist or a student of the trade, this second volume in Audel's machine shop library offers concise, to-the-point coverage of everything you need to know.
Use the right tool the right way Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic/digital controls, is the ultimate guide to basic machine shop equipment and how to use it. Whether you're a
Explores the impact of European colonization on Native American and Pacific Islander technology and culture.This is the first comprehensive analysis of the partial replacement of flaked stone and grou
