wsp books

kids have decided as daddy isn't allowed chocolate for easter they want to buy me some wsp books.

which ones to get is prob so need suggestions pls.

want to make my own tools and bits also want to make model steam engines when i get bit more advanced.

here is a list of what i have already.

screwcutting in lathe

measuring and marking metals

sheet metal work

drill's tap's and die's

workshop drawing

workshop electrics

making small workshop tools

electric motors in home workshop

lathework a complete course

metalworkers data book

basic lathework

home workshop hints and tips

the mini lathe

workholding in the lathe

model engineers workshop projects

mini lathe tools and projects

Naughtyboy, WSP #38 Tool & Cutter Sharpening is very good. It also contains plans for two grinding rests and accessories.

* Danny M *

Gears and Gear Cutting.

I've heard that 'Spindles' is a particularly good,but I haven't got a copy.

Neil

I have it Neil - and if you want to build a spindle for drilling or milling (small & simple to larger & more complex) - then it would be a very good reference to have.

'Screwcutting' would also be very useful to any lathe user once they were past the basics....

IanT

Any one of the Headings is well worth a read in my opinion.

They are relatively cheap as books go and I have never found any one of them unhelpful.

At first you can tailor your collection to your needs and your sphere of interest but I find them all interesting so I might be an addict.

Hi Naughtyboy,
Just give the kids your list and tell them you want the lot, you'll know how much they love you by how many books you get.
Good luck.
Peter.

As said by others they are all useful, I have a fair selection of your list and make a point of buying one or two when I visit Model Engineering shows as I find they add to my knowledge or remind me of what I was taught many moons ago.

Martin P

Hi Guys - The list is what the OP already has! He wants to add to it.

If your kids could maybe get you a second hand copy of Machinery Handbook, not the very cheapest of things but second hand older (the best copies in my opinion) copies come up at great prices from time to time. It is a good book, in my opinion, to browse chunks of once in a while.

Otherwise, I would also recommend the Tool and cutter sharpening book as sharpening tools is something you will always need to do.

graham.

+1 for an old Machinery's Handbook. I have the 16th ed. and its a good read* as well as useful.

Neil

*OK, I am a nerd.

Machinery's Handbook is great but some of us have to get the desk edition now (for the larger print).

When I got mine (28th Edition DE) was some kind of centenary for them and I also got a free facsimile 1914 First Edition which is arguably more interesting than the 28th.

Edited By Bandersnatch on 06/04/2015 01:24:11

Oompa, Next you'll expect us to stay on topic huh!

Buy any and all books pertaining to engineering from 1900 - to the present. They will still be around when junk written on the internet has long been gone and forgotten. You can't take a CD to bed to read it and (for those with I pads etc) you don't need to keep upgrading a book to read it.