Modern Shop Practice: A General Reference Work (1917)

By Howard Monroe Raymond

Book Overview

Modern Shop Practice: A General Reference Work is a comprehensive guide to various topics related to shop practices and mechanics, written by Howard Monroe Raymond and first published in 1917. The book covers a wide range of subjects, including the principles of mechanics, tools and their uses, machine design, metalworking, and woodworking. It also includes detailed explanations of various manufacturing processes, such as casting, forging, and welding.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of shop practice. The first section provides an overview of the principles of mechanics, including force, motion, and energy. The second section focuses on tools and their uses, covering topics such as measuring instruments, cutting tools, and machine tools. The third section covers machine design, including the design of gears, bearings, and shafts.The fourth section of the book covers metalworking, including the properties of metals, heat treatment, and various metalworking processes such as forging, casting, and welding. The fifth section covers woodworking, including the properties of wood, joinery techniques, and finishing.Throughout the book, Raymond provides clear explanations and detailed illustrations to help readers understand the various concepts and techniques. The book is intended as a general reference work for anyone involved in shop practices and mechanics, from students to professionals. Despite its age, Modern Shop Practice remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the principles and practices of mechanical engineering.Six Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164937715
• ISBN13: 9781164937715
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"