Online Catalogue last updated 15th of September 2008
One of the great advantages of steel is the machinist's ability to change its hardness simply by heating and cooling the steel in specific ways. You can make steel rock hard and brittle through hardening. You can soften it somewhat and make it less brittle by tempering. And if you want to totally soften steel you can anneal it.
This 1907 third edition will show you industrial state of the art as it was then. It may be old, but the processes haven't changed. And when you see that this book is all how-to and practical recommendations together with great illustrations, you'll understand that this book is worth having. Especially valuable information on making hardening and finishing all type of tools, including mills, drills, taps, reamers, dies, countersinks and more. But be careful! This is old technology, and it can be very dangerous if you're not careful.
Get a copy of this helpful and useful book. Put one in your reference library. You'll have it when you need it.
Code No. 002899, 288 pages, $24.50