On May 24, 5:08*pm, Searcher7 wrote:
I was going to add some of the workshop Practice books to my
collection, but wanted get feedback first. Particularly suggestions
for the best ones, because I'm sure all of them are not great books.

I've read that s possible problem is that they speak in metric and
some are outdated, or geared toward the UK reader. Nevertheless any
advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

I have #2, Vertical Milling, and agree that it's too British in choice
of machines and projects, mainly steam loco parts. It does cover the
basics reasonably well, though, and gives an overview of making lashed-
up fixtures for unusual jobs.

jsw