“The skilled workman as well as the amateur will find much that is valuable and worth while and little of the usual padding. Any one collecting a library of shop books should include this volume.” Wm. W. Bird.
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“Chapter 11 is too short, though very interesting; it deals with the subject of feeds and speeds. We can recommend this volume to all interested in machine-shop practice. The machines dealt with are of the latest type, and much useful information will be found scattered through its pages.” N. J. L.
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Horner, Joseph G. Practical metal turning: a handbook for engineers, technical students and amateurs. il. $3.50. Henley.
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“The work in all its varied forms is discussed, its many tools and appliances are shown and described and the question of speeds and feeds for various tools and metals is well treated. A good deal of valuable information is given regarding the use of high-speed steel for lathe work.”—Engin. N.
“While nothing new or especially novel is found, the book as a whole is well arranged, the illustrations are good, and a copy is worth owning for those interested in this line of work.” Wm. W. Bird.
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