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Model Engineering: A Foundation Course
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Product Description
Written by an experienced engineer, this textbook covers all the basic techniques of model engineering, including: understanding engineering drawings; setting up a workshop; buying materials; marking out; sawing; filing; bending and forming metals; and drilling and boring. The author includes a review of the properties and characteristics of engineering materials and describes the hardening of carbon steel for cutting tools in the home workshop.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #22959 in Books
- Published on: 1998-12-31
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 416 pages
Customer Reviews
Very much a solid foundation course
Very comprehensive. Prospective purchasers should be aware that it is precisely what it sets out to be i.e. a true foundation course assuming no previous knowledge. If you already have some engineering skills then a large proportion of the material (certainly the first 1/3rd) will be of little use. Large sections of the latter parts also cover the basics in some depth. Although there are many useful tips & techniques in the book, they can be difficult to 'dig-out'.
None of this is critisism - just the opposite. To quote that current phrase.. 'It does exactly what it says on the tin!'. A superb introductory text for the complete novice. Just feel it may not be ideal for those with some previous skills
The one you can't afford to be without
As a relative beginner with no engineering background this book was recommended to me. I would not be without this book now and have found no aspect of the hobby which it doesn't address in a clear no-nonsense manner. So far every tip/trick he suggests has worked a treat - this one's my bible.
Covers all aspects of model engineering metalwork.
This book covers most aspects of model engineering ranging from establishing and fitting out a workshop to installing tools and how to use them. It also covers properties of metals, heat treatments, jointing methods and machining. I have found it both useful and easily read and understood. Recommended.
