Measuring and Marking Metals for Home Machinists: Accurate Techniques for the Small Shop (Fox Chapel Publishing) How to Measure and Mark Out with Limited Equipment, for Model Engineers and Workshops

ISBN: 149710193X

Author: Ivan Law

Condition: New

Learn how to measure and mark without expensive equipment! Obtaining accurate measurements at all stages of work, starting with the initial marking out Comprehensive details for using measuring tools and learning how to mark out, both vital to success for any engineer Accurate techniques for model engineers and small workshops with limited equipment Author Ivan Law is an experienced and respected engineer known for his practical demonstrations and explanations over many years at the International Model ShowFor model engineers and small workshops that dont have access to sophisticated and expensive measuring equipment, this complete guide will show you how to sufficiently measure and mark on your own!Measuring and Marking Metals for Home Machinists offers comprehensive information on how to use measuring equipment and how to mark out, which are essential skills for engineers and are imperative for success.A comprehensive resource written by renowned expert engineer Ivan Law, this crucial metalworking resource not only emphasizes the importance of exactness of the initial marking out and the accuracy of measurements made throughout a works progress, but also clearly guides you on how to achieve such vital precision! Much of model engineering work is a matter of making one part fit another, so the accuracy of a finished job begins with the exactness of the initial marking out and continues with the accuracy of measurements made during the progress of the work.Author Ivan Law is an experienced and respected engineer who is also known for his sought-after demonstrations at the International Model Show. Inside this 112-page guide, Ivan comprehensively describes how to achieve the accurate marking out and measurements you need at all stages of your work.The contents include: Concepts of measurement Rules and calipers Micrometers Vernier caliper gauges Dial gauges Angular measurement General marking-out tools Tools for marking castings and forgings Marking out sheet components Interpreting drawings A practical exampleLearn how to properly measure and mark metals, even without fancy measuring equipment, with Measuring and Marking Metals for Home Machinists!"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