Description

Hardcover, light brown cloth, lettered and ruled in dark brown. 174 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs. Originally published in December, 1943 this fifth printing was printed in March, 1951. A comprehensive hand tool primer covering all types of measuring, cutting, gripping, fastening and miscellaneous use implements. Contains 17 chapters: 1) Rules and Scales; 2) Dividers and Calipers; 3) Combination Square; 4) Screw and Wire Gages; 5) Miscellaneous Semi–Precision Tools; 6) Micrometers; 7) Vernier Gages; 8) Indicators; 9) Specialized Precision Tools; 10) Hand Shaping, Forming and Marking Tools; 11) Turning and Gripping Tools; 12) Tools for Holding Work at the Bench; 13) Miscellaneous Holding Devices Used at Machines; 14) Hole-Formimg Tools; 15) Machine Cutters and Their Holders; 16) Miscellaneous Tools; 17) Types of fasteners. No previous ownership marks. A clean, tight, fresh and unmarked copy. Very good+.