The Milling Machine (Workshop Practice): And Accessories, Choosing and Using: 49
Product ID: 51126555
This book deals with the process of choosing and using a milling machine and its accessories. In addition to the machine itself, the accessories include the cutters, cutter chucks, workpiece clamps, vices, angle plates, dividing heads, rotary tables, boring heads and other minor items. The content is divided into three main sections. Firstly, it describes what machines and accessories are available and covering each one in detail. The author explains which are essential and which can be obtained when the workshop activity eventually demands one. There are also suggestions on how the equipment chosen should be installed. The usage of each machine and accessory is covered for all but their most complex uses. Typically, using the rotary table and the dividing head are both described to a detail sufficient for the majority of uses that will surface in the home workshop. The third section deals with the actual machining process, covering the choice of the cutter for the task in hand, the speeds to use and how the direction of the feed relative to the cutter rotation is vitally important. A less-understood feature of milling, back cutting, is also explained. The subject of sharpening milling tools is briefly covered and a simple off hand grinder fixture that will bring new life to a used end mill is described.
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.27 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Isbn 10 | 1854862669 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1854862662 |
| Item Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 126 pages |
| Publication Date | 28 July 2011 |
| Publisher | Special Interest Model Books |
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Helpful briefing
I was toying with the idea of getting a vertical milling machine, so I bought this book to see if was really as complicated as I thought. It turns out that all together it is, but that with everything explained clearly and approachably, it was worth having a go. i have now bought the machine; the next step is to accumulate all the other bits like collets and cutters to make it work, which would have been a very hit or miss process without this book. I feel that with this book it will be quite reasonably straightforward; I'd recommend it to anyone else in my position with no access to an evening class and a wish to mill metal. One thing that perhaps should be emphasised; Harold Hall has also produced another milling book in this series which takes the form of a description of all the bits of equipment you need to do milling adequately. It's called 'The Milling Machine - choosing and using' and it is equally helpful and valuable; both books together would be my recommendation - they're so CHEAP! Fantastic value.
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Best book for getting started
If you are new to milling or thinking about purchasing a milling machine this is the best book I have found for getting started. Rather than diving straight into projects this book starts out by discussing different types of milling machine to help you make the right purchase, then the tools and accessories you might need to make use of it. By the time you have finished you will have a much clearer idea of what you need and what to avoid. An invaluable introduction at a very modest price. Recommended.
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Another practical guide for beginners.
I thought I might be duplicating when buying this book as well as the Vertical milling in the home workshop but the articles are different and complimentary. Another easy to follow guide with lots of photographs to illustrate the meaning of the text. Well worth the cost. A must for the beginner.
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Clear, but dated.
Although basically sound advice, this (like many other similar books) is very dated. It does not cover recent equipment such as DROs that have transformed use. It is very 'how' rather than 'why'. Also a bit light on detail- it talks about using an edge finder without describing the steps used- i.e. how you know when you have found the edge.
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Good book.
Like all the books in this series I've got this is brill. Very informative.
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Very Well Written!
This book has been written in a very clear & concise manor, making the topic approachable by way of breaking the subject matter down into its fundamental constituents. I cannot speak highly enough of the writing style & will definitely be looking into the authors other books. Very informative, easy & enjoyable read.
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The Milling Machine
I found this book very useful before buying a milling machine. It gave me some confidence that one of the recent lighter, cheaper machines would be ok providing that I did not intend to rip through great hunks of steel at great speed. (I am likely to spend more time shaping brass, alloy, and even wood). Previously I was told it was a waste of time to spend less than £2500 on something weighing less than half a ton.
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A good book on milling etc.
A good book with useful information, we are pleased with it. Not 5 stars because we don't 'love' it.
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Das Buch zum Kauf einer Fräse bzw zur Info über das Thema...Top!!!
Wieder mal ein Harold Hall wie er typisch ist...logisch strukturiert und gut ausgebaut erklärt der Autor dem Neuling welche Typen Maschinen es gibt bzw welche für ihn in Frage kommen und erklärt dann wie neue Fräse zu installieren ist,welches Zubehör gleich nötig welches mit der Zeit gekauft werden kann bzw welches man sich besser selber anfertigt und zeigt dies dann reich bebildert. ..es ist das Buch zum Fräsenkauf in D gibt's nichts vergleichbares wer also englisch ca mittelklasse kann lese dieses Buch mir hat er sehr geholfen,auch Geld und Zeit zu sparen. ..jeden Cent wert ...
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A great and helpful book
This book is a superb reference for anyone considering a table-top or small floor model milling machine for hobby or light commercial use (ie: gunsmithing). The author is British, so the writing style is different from us Yanks, but his recommendations and considerations for a mill and its tooling are solid. Flow of topics is smooth. The author is great at offering money saving recommendations especially in the area of clamps, specialized tooling and vices. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is considering a mill and especially tooling purchases.
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A must have for home shop milling operators
One of my favourite home shop books. Written like a course text with several useful projects for the beginning milling machine owner, with drawings and operational instructions to make a great foundation to a new shop owner
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Auch für einen Leihen gut verständlich.
Die Bücher aus der Reihe sind sehr informativ und für den Leien gut verständlich.The books in the series are very informative and easy to understand for the layman.
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Good for the hobby
This book does what this series is intended for. It answers many questions the hobbyist has, in a format that is easy to follow and understand. So if you have a home shop and are considering buying, or already have a mill or a mill/drill,I highly recomend this for your library.
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