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Thread: Machining text books
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11th July 2012, 08:33 PM #1
Machining text books
Hi
I have collected a few text books on the machining , fitting and turning subjects over the past two years . I began by finding a set of 1970's era TAFE machining textbooks at a op shop, the 3 volumes in orange , green and blue .
I wonder if others can describe what they consider to be a good read on the subject .
There must have been literally hundreds of books on this topic published over 100 years or more . Books can only teach you so much as this hobby is very much a hands on learning skill learnt by trial and error to a large degree. MIKE
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12th July 2012, 02:07 AM #2
Mike,
Do you have a copy of "Machinery's Handbook" ?
If not it is worth every penny spent.
I also have the guide books that go with it, for the extra
$15 or so dollars they are also worth having.
It also wouldnt hurt to get yourself a copy of "The Engineers Black Book"
I have quite a comprehensive library, but I am not at home so
I cant remember all the titles for you.
If you are interested I can pm you a list of book titles that
Will keep you busy for many years.
MattWarning Disclaimer
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12th July 2012, 10:00 AM #3.
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Most machists books are information rich but are not what I would consider a "good read" and many are just not that easy to read.
About the only one that I have seen that falls into the "good read" category is Guy Lautard's "Machinists bedside reader". It's a 3 volume set full of hints and tips and stories he has picked up over his many years as a machinist. It's like reading a condensed version of threads of this forum. It has methods and recipes in it that are really useful and you can read segments from it in a couple if minutes. I find it great reading on the loo.
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12th July 2012, 11:18 AM #4
books
Ok
Yes I've seen the Machinery handbook and the guide on the ABE books site . Edition 27 can be bought for a cheap price . I must get a copy .
Thanks for the other book leads .
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12th July 2012, 11:31 AM #5
Hi Mike,
I spent years machining without any training or reading, I just used my common sense and the feel I seem to naturaly have. I know you have already read Harold halls books, I also got Ivan laws book on gear cutting, but it is no bedtime read, it is full of math and formula. I have some books by a guy called Jim hrisulas (spelling?). They are more about blade making but include great workshop info, gas forge plans etc.1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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12th July 2012, 11:36 AM #6
free
This one is free
Thread cutting methods | Machine shop practice books
Ewan, yes I'm not the best at reading either but its better than nothing if you don't have anyone on hand to guide you MIKE
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12th July 2012, 12:24 PM #7Mechanical Butcher
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I like this one:
Machine Shop Trade Secrets - Order
Check out the website for examples of the sort of info in the book.
I lent mine to a friend, and some time later a new one arrived in my letterbox. Nice of him to keep my old copy!
Jordan
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My main text is the TAFE books (1980s). I only have the first two. Would love to find vol 3. The black book is also a handy reference.
I guess most educational texts are going to be pretty good on the basics. The finer points, normally learned from years on the job, may be better sourced from one of these 'tips & tricks' type books. A lot of older texts are available on line, and can contain some great info, but to me the drawbacks are reading on screen, finding the info you want, and sometimes tedious writing style.
I would like to see some reviews of the Workshop Practice series. Because I have found the quality so patchy I won't buy another one without a credible recommendation or three. I could kick it off, but maybe that should be its own thread?
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12th July 2012, 01:27 PM #9SENIOR MEMBER
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12th July 2012, 01:45 PM #10
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12th July 2012, 02:14 PM #11
Tafe
Vol. 3 is the one on Tool & cutter grinding, surface grinding and tool making and precision measuring .
BTW the current TAFE machining text book is a very good book , it's a thick all in one volume with more info than the older 3 Volume set . . I don't know if it is widely available but any TAFE bookshop on the campus should have it in stock.
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12th July 2012, 02:25 PM #12
That presumably would be the "Fitting and Machining" book by Ron Culley (aka the green book). It's a good read and worth getting hold of. It's available from Pitstop Books in Perth Fitting and Machining | Culley, Ron via mail order (usually 1-2 day turn around). I've seen it at Dymocks from time to time as well.
Rgds - Gavin
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12th July 2012, 02:29 PM #14
A (potentially) cheaper copy available here
Fitting and Machining by Ron Culley (Hardback, 2010) | eBay
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12th July 2012, 02:33 PM #15
Many of these are old books but some quite reasonable all free to download.
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