I took a few quarters of Precision Machining at the local trade school and
Machinery's Handbook
was a requirement. However, the other requirement was a textbook titled
"Machine Tool Practices"
http://www.amazon.com/Machine-Tool-Practices-Richard-Kibbe/dp/0131188968/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208147670&sr=1-2
Don't know if it's the best, but buy it used and it will serve as an
introduction to the trade.
Machinery's Handbook is a reference work you'll eventually need but my
classes included lessons
in how to use Machinery's Handbook. Probably not the first book you'll
want to read.
The other requirement was a scientific calculator, as a beginner I only
used it to calculate surface feet.
As in welding, taking a class will really open your eyes.
For fasteners, I'll recommend Carrol Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fastener's and
Plumbing Book.
(Yes, I have the stickers!)
At 12:23 PM 4/13/2008 -0700, David C. wrote:
>Machinery's Handbook has EVERYTHING you need.
>
>http://www.amazon.com/Machinerys-Handbook-Toolbox/dp/0831128003/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208114376&sr=8-1
>
>However, you don't need the latest and greatest; find a used copy an
>edition or two back and save quite a bit of money.
>
>A second choice would be Mark's Standard Handbook for Mechanical
>Engineers. I have them both, but my copy of Machinery's (24th
>edition) is the one that stays out in the shop.
>
>Dave C
>
>At 04:04 AM 4/13/2008, Dan and Jenny Fest (Coles Nurseries Inc) wrote:
> >I am interested in learning more about different grades of steel and
> >fasteners. My goal is to eventually own a milling machine and be
> knowledgable
> >able which grade of steel to use and why. Also, steel additives i.e. nickel
> >etc. and the advantages/disadvantages of each. Same with fasteners i.e. why
> >grade 8 - advantages and disadvantages. Let me know if you have any
> >suggestions for a book to purchase or website to visit.
> >Thanks,
> >Dan
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