Synopses & Reviews
All model engineers are occasionally faced with an operation outside their usual experience, particularly those whose normal occupation is unrelated to engineering. With more than 430 line and photographic illustrations,
The Amateur's Workshop is a comprehensive reference book providing information on setting up a workshop and the use of various machines and tools. Processes such as knurling, reaming, milling in the lathe, screw threads, soldering and brazing and most standard workshop techniques are also covered.
Since this book first appeared in 1950 it has been extensively rewritten and revised and is considered to be the definitive reference book for amateur engineers.
About the Author
Ian Bradley has a lifetime's experience of precision engineering and has been a regular contributor to Model Engineer for more than 50 years, always showing an understanding of the possible problems likely to be encounted by amateurs.