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Starrett has been making precision tools since 1880, and this pocket-sized handbook carries that same reputation for getting the details right. The Book for Student Machinists is one of those references that has quietly lived in toolboxes and shop drawers for generations, written to help beginners understand the how and why behind solid mechanical work. It packs 160 pages into a compact softbound format that fits in a jacket pocket or a bench drawer without taking over your workspace.
The writing is clear and straightforward, which is a big part of why it has stuck around so long. Chapter headings cover mechanical drawings, fits and terminology, bench work, how to make measurements, cutting speed and cutting fluids, drilling and related operations, lathe work, grinding, metal sawing, toolmaking, geometry, and mechanics. There are around 200 diagrams, illustrations, and reference tables throughout, and the whole thing is fully indexed so you can flip straight to what you need instead of hunting through it. For gunsmithing work where precision fits, threading, and measurement matter, that reference material comes in handy more often than you'd expect.
This is a book built to be used, not shelved. It's printed on coated paper with a soil-resistant binding, so the shop grime, oil, and general wear that ruin most paperbacks won't chew through it as fast. That makes it a practical grab-and-go reference for anyone working around a lathe, drill press, or grinder.
Whether you're a student learning the trade, a hobbyist setting up a home shop, or a gunsmith who wants a quick refresher on cutting speeds or geometry, the fundamentals in here don't go out of style. It's an affordable, dependable starting point from a name that's earned trust in the machining world for well over a century.
The book walks through the core fundamentals of machine shop work, including mechanical drawings, fits and terminology, bench work, and how to make measurements. It also covers cutting speed and cutting fluids, drilling, lathe operations, grinding, metal sawing, toolmaking, geometry, and mechanics. With around 200 diagrams and reference tables plus a full index, it works well as both a learning tool and a quick bench reference.
It's written mainly for students and newcomers, so the language stays clear and easy to follow without a lot of unnecessary jargon. That said, experienced hands still keep it around for the reference tables and quick refreshers on things like cutting speeds and geometry. It hits a nice middle ground as a foundational guide you won't outgrow overnight.
This one is built to survive the bench rather than a bookshelf. It's printed on coated paper with a soil-resistant binding, which helps it hold up to the oil, grime, and handling that come with a working shop environment.
Absolutely. Gunsmithing leans heavily on precise measurement, threading, fits, and metalwork, and this handbook covers all of those fundamentals in one compact place. It's a handy reference to keep near your lathe or bench when you need a quick check on cutting speeds, geometry, or measurement techniques.
| UPC | 049659532180 |
|---|---|
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| Style | Gunsmithing |
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