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Milne's Machine Shop Methods is suggested as a good introduction to craft metalworking.
| Author | Title | Publisher | Address | ISBN | comments |
| Milne, Lorus J. | Machine Shop Methods [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | 0-8311-3079-2 | A fine introduction to craft machining |
| Moltrecht, Karl H. | Machine Shop Practice, 2nd ed., Vol I | Industrial Press | New York | 0-8311-1126-7 | Start with Milne. Intensive & detailed machining text covering precision measurement, layout, lathe work including tool grinding and screw cutting. |
| Moltrecht, Karl H. | Machine Shop Practice, 2nd ed., Vol II | Industrial Press | New York | 0-8311-1132-1 | Start with Milne. Intensive & detailed machining text covering milling machines, shapers and planers |
| Kibbe, Neely, et al | Machine Tool Practices, 7th Edition | Prentice Hall | Upper Saddle River, NJ | 0132702320 | This text is expensive but is used in several FPC technology classes and is a good reference. Available FPC bookstore |
| Colvin, Fred H. | Running an Engine Lathe, [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | 0-8311-3079-2 | From 1941 -- an oldie but a goldie. |
| Sheldon Machine Company | The Care and Operation of a Lathe, [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | "THE" basic lathe book. | |
| South Bend Lathe | South Bend Lathe Machine Shop Projects, [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | 1559182482 | Projects to make on your lathe. |
| South Bend Lathe | How to Run a Metalworking Shaper and Drill Press, [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | Lindsay"s URL | Most important tools in the shop after the lathe |
| Oberg, Jones, Horton, et al. | Machinery’s Handbook 27th edition | Industrial Press | New York | 0-8311-2700-7 | THE basic machinist's reference work. [note earlier editions may be more suitable as these emphasize manual machining techniques, older manual machines, materials, techniques and processes] |
| Hoffman, Edward G. and McCauley, Christopher, J. | Shop Reference for Students and Apprentices, 2nd ed. | Industrial Press | New York | 0-8311-3079-2 | Less expensive but also less detailed general machining reference book than Machinery's. |
| Barritt, J. W. | Lathe Operations, [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | Lindsay"s URL | |
| Anderson, John G. | Technical Shop Mathematics, 2nd ed. (1983) | Industrial Press | New York | 0-8311-1145-3 | A good review or self-study book for all areas of shop math. |
| Horner, Joseph | Practical Metal Turning, [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | Lindsay"s URL | An older book stressing many manual techniques and workarounds. |
| Hasluck, Paul N. | Hasluck’s Metalworking Tools, Materials & Processes [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | Lindsay"s URL | An older book stressing many manual techniques and workarounds. |
| Smith, Robert H. | Elements of Machine Work, [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | Lindsay"s URL | An older book stressing many manual techniques and workarounds. |
| Smith, Robert H. | Advanced Machine Work [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | Lindsay"s URL | An older book stressing many manual techniques and workarounds. |
| Cain, Tubal | Milling Operations in the Lathe | Special Interest Model Books | Poole, Dorset United Kingdom |
0-85242-840-5
U.S. distributor |
#5 in a series Good introduction to using your lathe as a horizontal milling machine. Not a substitute for a real milling machine, but if you only have a lathe available ... |
| Law, Ivan | Gears and Gear Cutting | Special Interest Model Books | Poole, Dorset United Kingdom |
0-85242-911-8
U.S. distributor |
#17 in a series Good introduction to making gears. |
| Lautard, Guy | The Machinist’ Bedside Reader (December 1988) | Guy B.E. Lautard | West Vancouver, B.C.
Canada |
0969098022 | Projects, tools, and machining stories and history. A fun read with considerable practical advice. |
| Lautard, Guy | The Second Machinist’ Bedside Reader and the Bull’s Eye Mixture (December 1988) | Guy B. E. Lautard | West Vancouver, B.C.
Canada |
0969098030 | Projects, tools, and machining stories and history. A fun read with considerable practical advice. |
| Lautard, Guy | The Third Machinist’ Bedside Reader (June 1, 1993) | Guy B. E. Lautard | West Vancouver, B.C.
Canada |
096909809X | Projects, tools, and machining stories and history. A fun read with considerable practical advice. |
| Jones, Franklin D. | Machine Shop Training Course 5th Ed, Vol I (1964) | Industrial Press | New York | 0-8311-1039-2 | |
| Jones, Franklin D. | Machine Shop Training Course 5th Ed, Vol II (1964) | Industrial Press | New York | 0-8311-1040-6 | |
| Henry Ford Trade School | Shop Theory [reprint] | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | Lindsay"s URL | An older book stressing many manual techniques and workarounds. Especially helpful for the home or minimally equipped maintenance shop. |
| Gingery, Dave | The Metal Lathe | Lindsay Publications | Bradley, IL | 1878087010 | How to make you own metal lathe - the second in a how to make your own machine shop series. |
| Harvey, James A. | Machine Shop Trade Secrets – A guide to Manufacturing Shop Practices | ProShop Publishing | Garden Grove CA | 0-9743897-6-5 | If you are making your living by craft machining get this book. |
| Edwards, John G. | Turret Mill Operation | Hanser Gardner | Cincinnati, Ohio | 1-56990-273-9 | Wonderful introduction to setting up and using the Bridgeport type vertical mill. Many hints, tips and money saving ideas. Includes several projects. You should buy and read this book before you buy your mill. |
| Edwards, John G. | Lathe Operation and Maintenance | Hanser Gardner | Cincinnati, Ohio | 1-56990-340-9 | Companion to Edward's book on turret mills. Wonderful intro to manual lathe operation and maintenance. You should buy and read this book before you buy your lathe. |
| Smid, Peter | CNC Programming Hand Book 2nd ed. | Industrial Press | NY, NY | 0-8311-3158-6 | If you have a little knowledge of CNC this is a great resource. It will build on what you know. Covers both lathes and machining centers [mainly vertical] |
| Steve Krar and Arthur Gill | CNC Simplified | Industrial Press | NY, NY | ISBN-10 (0-8311-)3133-0 | A better choice if your are just starting in CNC, with more introductory material in greater depth. |
| Smid, Peter | Fanuc CNC Custom Macros, Book and eBook PDF on CD Combo | Industrial Press | NY, NY | ISBN-10 (0-8311-)3285-X | FANUC specific, but gives a good idea of how to program the cnc controller using macros. Can't find a G/M code your like? Write your own! |
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