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16 Metalworking Workshop Projects for Home Machinists: Practical & Useful Ideas for the Small Shop (Fox Chapel Publishing) Unique Designs - Auxiliary Workbench, Tap Holders, Lathe Backstop, and More

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Create useful and essential items with unique designs from Harold Hall!16 projects for workshop equipment and tools with unique designs that can't be purchased commerciallyProjects include an auxiliary workbench, tap holders, distance and height gauges, a lathe backstop, a tailstock die-holder, faceplate clamps, collets, DTI accessories, sash clamps, low profile clamps, and a tapping standA compilation of the author's most popular articles published in Model Engineer's Workshop magazineAuthor Harold Hall was the editor of Model Engineers' Workshop magazine and is the author of seven books in the indispensable Home Machinists SeriesExplore unique designs for metalworking items that can't be purchased commercially, from an auxiliary workbench and tap holders to distance and height gauges, a lathe back stop, face plate clamps, and more useful workshop equipment.16 Metalworking Workshop Projects for Home Machinists contains a collection of unique projects based on the author's most popular articles that have been published in Model Engineer's Workshop magazine. Every satisfying project is intended to make workshop tasks easier once the item is completed and ready for use, with each making a valuable addition to any model engineer's range of equipment.Contents include:Guided Die HolderLarge Tap WrenchLathe Tool Height GaugeTailstock Die HoldersLathe ColletsDial Test Indicator AccessoriesLow Profile ClampsAnd more!Author Harold Hall was the editor of Model Engineers' Workshop magazine and established himself as a mentor to Tyro model engineers worldwide. He is also the author of seven books in the indispensable Home Machinists Series.Improve your workshop with a collection of unique projects you can make yourself, better than anything you can buy commercially, with 16 Metalworking Workshop Projects for Home Machinists!"The Home Machinist Series is filled with everything you ever wanted to know about machining and more. I feel quite confident that those who read the whole series, or even just one book, will come away with invaluable and extensive knowledge that will help further their craft." —Shawn Arnold, Publisher CNC WEST magazine"There is a wealth of insightful and easy-to-comprehend information for metalworkers in the Home Machinist Series. The books are guaranteed to serve as handy, long-term machining references." —Alan Richter, Editor at Large, Cutting Tool Engineering magazine Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; First North American edition (February 1, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 100 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1497101972


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 75


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.3 x 8.2 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #246,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #25 in Metallurgy Materials Engineering #37 in Machinery Engineering (Books) #84 in Metal Work (Books)


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  • Not simple stuff.
Despite what some may say, these projects are rather complex for the entry-level hobby machinist. If nothing else, it will remind you that machinists are very smart people. They have to be to understand the basic processes required to build these simple projects. I still recommend this booklet even if you are an entry-level machinist, as it shows you the basics of what is required to begin this journey into machining. It just does not give enough instruction throughout its pages; not a how-to type of manual. Still, it was cheap enough for me to not regret purchasing it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023 by William T.

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