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The Machinists Bedside Reader

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The Machinist's Bedside Reader is one of the most popular books ever written for machinists! The book offers Projects, hints, tips and anecdotes of the trade. It includes detailed instructions, and dimensioned project drawings for all sorts of tools and accessories that you'll want to make. There are also many useful tips that will save you time in your shop. Here are just a few of the tips covered:
How to properly sharpen a center punch
What type of lubricant/cutting oil to use for tapping and machining copper
Workholding techniques for thin work

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Zoe H. ★★★★★

I was pleasantly surprised by how engaging the anecdotes are—they make the technical tips way easier to remember. The project instructions are laid out clearly enough that I’ve already tried one on my lathe.

Timothy S. ★★★★★

The project instructions in this book are exactly what I needed to get back into the shop after work. The tips on lathe work alone have already saved me from a few rookie mistakes.

Chloe ★★★★★

I’ve been flipping through this before bed each night, and the mix of projects and trade anecdotes keeps me coming back. The hints section alone is worth the price, since it’s packed with small tips I’ve already put to use at the shop.