By James A. Harvey. 2004, 311 pages, softbound. From basic to advanced machining, this easy to understand book lists suggestions for immediately improving your machining skills. More description is at Machine Shop Trade Secrets website.
This is a practical "how-to" book aimed at the typical small machine shop, with lots of helpful photos.
Rather than present a lot of tables and charts, Harvey gives practical, day-to-day machining advice.
There are helpful hints on threading, cutting, grinding, finishing, and CNC work. Among the handy chapters are: Rotary Table Magic, Taming Warp, Mold Making Tips, and Help for Novices.
Filled with practical tips, both conventional and CNC, plus a much needed chapter on help for engineers from a machinist's perspective.
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