Probably the real gem would be to get access to the Literary and Philosophical Society in Newcastle.

On the remote chance that a few of our British friends aren't familiar with MH, it's a fat handbook, about 1,900 (! Practical Machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly and discuss common challenges with your peers. This indispensable handbook was the brainchild of Alexander Luchars, founder of Industrial Press, Inc. The Guide also is sold as a standalone eBook and is part of the M achinery’s Handbook 31 Digital Edition , which includes the complete contents of the 31st edition, and more. Offering more than 150 worked-out examples and nearly 500 review questions (with answers) specially selected for engineers, apprentices, and students, the Guide addresses problems commonly encountered in manufacturing and metalworking.Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. On imported goods he would have had the American Sellers thread, forerunner of the United States Standard and Unified series. The 30th edition was available in both toolbox and large print edition sizes, as well as in an eBook format.

The 27th CD-Rom version has an "extras" section (363 pages) that includes a lot of old articles that have been taken out in recent years including the long section on forging and the tongs dimensions chart. Does anyone know of a manual which might have information on now-obsolete British standards, like whatever PRECEEDED B.These articles appeared in addition to Machinery’s regular application-specific pieces, covering advances in the industrial movement. There has been a lot of new alloys and even more confusing designations in the last 90 years and Machinery's helps sort it all out. By following practical techniques explained in the Guide and cross-referenced to the Handbook, readers will enhance their ability to reach specific information and solutions more quickly and easily. In addition, the growing Machinery’s Handbook family of products includes the Guide , the Pocket Companion , and a number of new attractive combination packages. Over time these were replced with patent laces and now only high performance belting with glued joints is discussed in detail.