Home Machinists Handbook
by Doug Briney
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Book Reviews of Home Machinists Handbook
Book Review: A Bit Dated But Still Relevant
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are just playing with the idea of starting your own garage machine shop or if you are an absolute beginner this text gives you a brief overview and it does it very well. Considering the advances in design and manufacturing technologies it does show its age. A 2nd edition would help a lot that includes CAD/CAM, CNC, and other subjects found in most hobby machine shops today.
What I liked:
The basic never change and this book gives you a good overview.
No unnecessary "This can kill you" side notes.
Cool project at the end of the book.
What I did not like:
Reference material could be better organized and expanded.
It's a bit dated and only talks about the absolute basics.
Too many BIG pictures.
Limited coverage of the metric system (and yes, we are using it today).
Book Review: Nice book with a lot of useful information.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book based on it's price and the reviews. It's a good book with a lot of useful information explained in clear, easy to follow terms. I'm a mechanical engineer who is just getting started as a home/hobby machinist and this book is great for someone with no knowledge of machine practices or even someone who already has some experience. I would even recommend tbis book to an engineering student, as it explains a lot of things like measurement, reading prints, heat treating and mechanical properties of materials in simple, understandable terms that aren't too heavy on theory. Overall, a very practical, useful, understandable, well-written book with cool projects you can make in your home (or school) machine shop!Book Review: A Great Resource for Beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a great resource for beginning home machinists. It is somewhat Sherline specific, but that is a plus for me since I use Sherline tools. There is also a lot of general-purpose advice, so beginning machinists using other brands might also benefit (the first section covers reading plans and blueprints, for example). One thing I really like are the nice, clear illustrations -- easy to see even at arms length with safety glasses on! Although there is some duplication, I recommend Sherline beginners buy both this book and Joe Martin's "Tabletop Machining." Together, they are best two "accessories" you can possibly have in a Sherline shop.Book Review: the home machinist's handbook
Summary: 4 Stars
A great little book for somebody like myself who is just starting out in the home machinist's area. It really helped me make a decision on the type of metal lathe I would need and what to look for when buying one. You will find the author is quite slanted towards the Sherline tools and must have some connection with the company but the product line is similar to all others in its price range anyway. The author gave me the info I needed and it makes for a great reference book for the beginner who is considering buying a small milling machine or desk top lathe for hobby related projects. Other tools are covered too. Good illustrations and clearly written. I like it!Book Review: Loaded with good info for the money.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never used a metal lathe or mill, but I am trying to decide if I should get a small one. I am a woodworker, with a decent woodworking shop, so I'm fairly good at mechanical things. As stated early in the book, it isn't for machine shops or starting a business. It is for Home Machinists. There is good information and introductions about what the various machines and tools are, how you use them, and what types of things they can do. Good discussion on metals, as well as tempering, etc.
While I am still not sure if I am going to make the jump to getting machine tools, I certainly think the knowledge gained was worth the purchase price.