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Build Your Own Metalworking Shop from Scrap: Series Set

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This series is great. I've built my own foundry using these instructions and can tell you that this is good stuff! There are, however, some caveats: I had a hard time learning some things because I had NO metalworking experience at all. A glossary for woodworkers would have been handy. Otherwise, it works as advertised. Years later, I still refer to it from time to time.

Consider attempting to re-write the history of the advanced machine-shop right in your own garage! With this series you take an aluminum storm door, a bag of charcoal, some scrap wood and sand, and an old vacuum cleaner. With them you create a milling machine, lathe, drill press, scraper, and many fascinating deluxe accessories that actually perform (and in many ways out-perform) some of the same machines you buy at Sears. I've done this myself, so I know it's true -- and I live about 2 miles from the author -- and I've seen what he's done as well! I personally discovered just how durable aluminum is when used to build machine-shop equipment, but the best part is -- if something breaks -- no need to call 1-800-WHO-CARES!!! You built the machine -- you can easily fabricate a new replacement yourself

I bought this for a friend who is a McGyver type of guy who will use the information to build a metal working shop in Uganda for missions. He researched carefully and decided these books are the best! They were exactly as described.

A wealth of knowledge equaling a practical machine tool lab course and the tools to learn on - & keep - in the bargain!

Gingery books are treasures for those that enjoy building, or wish they could build all kinds of wonderful and useful items for your home workshop. If you can read, and persevere you can follow the directions in Dave Gingery's books and build things that will amaze you. Dave has passed but his work lives on. Buy the books, they are inexpensive, and get started melting aluminum, or building a lathe, or a shaper. The directions are well written and clear, lots of pictures and the many hours of enjoyment is standard with each of his books.