1924 edition of American Machinists' Handbook and Dictionary of Shop Terms: A reference book of machine shop and drawing room data, methods and definitions by Fred H. Colvin and Frank A. Stanley. This is a third edition, sixth impression of a book originally published in 1908. Covers screw threads, pipe and pipe threads, twist drills, taps, files, work benches, soldering, gearing, milling, turning and boring, grinding and lapping, oil stones, nuts and bolts, calipering and fitting, and more. 756 pages including index. Contains black and white illustrations, diagrams, tables and charts throughout.
Vintage estate find, please review photos. This is an exceptional find with original cardboard sleeve. Book is in great shape with gilded page edges and cover text. Very little wear, corners slightly bent but overall in excellent condition, especially since it is 100+ years old!
