Home Machinists Handbook [Paperback]

Doug Briney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1984

Here's everything the do-it-yourselfer needs to set up, and operate a handy-man's machine shop. Areas covered range from shop requirements and proper lighting to buying, using, and storing tools.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (February 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830615733
• ISBN-13: 978-0830615735
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Home Repair

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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly excellent reference for the novice machinist, August 7, 2000

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Paul M Kiley (Newton, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home Machinists Handbook (Paperback)

The Home Machinist's Handbook is a wonderful first book for anyone interested in learning how to create parts in metal at home with small (or large) machine tools. The book covers all of the essentials in a clear readable style and includes plenty of helpful illustrations and photos. I can't recommend this book highly enough if you're just starting out in the hobby.

55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good introduction to machining, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Home Machinists Handbook (Paperback)

This is a very good book for someone that wants to start a new hobie. It explains all the basic hand tools, measurement tools and machine tools. It discusses heat treatment and materials in some detail and has a set of little projects in the end that make use of most of the techniques discribed in the book. The most advanced project is a miniature ship's cannon. It is a very good book for total beginners but it would be boring for someone more experienced.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource for Beginners, September 22, 2001

By A Customer

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This review is from: Home Machinists Handbook (Paperback)

This book is a great resource for beginning home machinists. It is somewhat Sherline specific, but that is a plus for me since I use Sherline tools. There is also a lot of general-purpose advice, so beginning machinists using other brands might also benefit (the first section covers reading plans and blueprints, for example). One thing I really like are the nice, clear illustrations -- easy to see even at arms length with safety glasses on! Although there is some duplication, I recommend Sherline beginners buy both this book and Joe Martin's "Tabletop Machining." Together, they are best two "accessories" you can possibly have in a Sherline shop.