Machine Shop Practice, Vol. 2 (Volume 2)

I purchased this book and the volume 2 as well. These books go into detail on most of the general purpose manual machines you are likely to encounter, as well as single point tool function and give quite a number of examples. It also gives a good number of charts on cutting speeds as well as correction factors for different depths of cut and feed rates. Gives k values for calculated horsepower required for a given cut. It covers the lathe, milling machine, shaper, planer, layout, surface grinder, cylindrical grinder, tool and cutter grinder and jig borer. As this is an older book, it doesn’t' cover CNC at all and has one chapter on CNCs predecessor, NC. This gives very good coverage of manual machining; I was especially interested in the shaper and planer chapters, as information on these machines is no longer available in modern texts.

Good book. I read Vol 1 and Vol 2. First volume covered lathe work. This volume covers shaping and milling. One of the few textbook level books on machine operation that is well written and doesn't get bogged down in safety discussions. Actually covers the subjects comprehensively. Good book for someone like a hobbyist that wants to learn more about the operation of manual machines.

This book is very, very dry and somewhat outdated. There is some very useful information in here; it's great for reference. But it's nearly impossible to legitimately read any significant portion without falling asleep. Many of the processes and techniques are useful to know and understand, but are honestly not particularly important, as no one who actually works in a machine shop follows those "correct" procedures as they are just not practical. The book has a very "old school" view.

Book was in Like-New condition - certainly can't complain with that!

Good book. Topics covered in reasonable detail and explained clearly. Equipment described might be "dated", but then so is most of the equipment in my shop. I'd buy it again!

My daddy always said 'if you're going to study a subject, make sure you understand it thoroughly before you begin.'. These books (vol. 1 & 2) are great - but, not for beginners. Get something simpler first.

There is a lot of hard to find information contained in this book. The book arrived well packed and in very good shape.

Great book chock full of useful information. My personal belief is that manual machining is a necessity of everyone pursuing machine shop prowess. It gives a good foundation even for CNC users.

Still one of the the best books out there for straight forward how- to for primarily milling info. Compliment to book#1 which all about info on lathe & jig-boring. Worth having a complete set.

If I were to recommend 3 books as a reference to someone involved in commercial manual machine work, it would be the two books in this series coupled with Robert H Smiths "Advanced Machine Work". Beats every textbook I had to buy during my apprenticeship and the 50 other machine shop references I have. There's a brief reference to NC machines, but its extremely dated which is to be expected.Very detailed and to the point writing.

It is very detailed in just about every process of milling.

informative

Well written