Machine Shop Trade Secrets (Volume 1)

My school instructor had it as 2nd most recommended book for the machinist/CNC course, so I bought it after I was done at least reading through the first textbook. So far have just jumped around in the book, as projects come up, but found the CNC chapter15 to be quite helpful on CNC projects, pointing to computer programs and resources that we did not have time to cover in the classroom. Illustrations quite helpful, language is straightforward, just like having a civilized mentor--rather than an ornery, hard bitten machinist applying a snapping turtle coaching technique. It seems to me that someone gave considerable thought to the illustrations, which you will appreciate if and when you bring the book to the shop. Definitely a good investment, IMO, if you're serious about improving your skills. Lots to learn.Pic below is from CNC project I worked on for the vertical mill.

This is a great book! It gives tons of the little details that most people have to learn over years of hard earned experience. I recommend this book to anyone who does not already have those years of experience. If you do have years, you will still pick up some useful tips but not as many as someone starting out or in their first few years.

Something for all skill levels, both experienced machinists and novice alike. Excellent addition to the library

This guy obviously is a real machinist and knows his stuff. Use the look inside, it lets you see the first couple things in every chapter, if that doesn't convince you to buy either you are already a machining genius, or an arrogant chump who thinks you have nothing to learn. Some of the things in here I knew already, many I did not. This is in my opinion an essential book for any machinist who wants to make sure they are accurate and productive (i.e., making money, not rejects).

My (small) shop tends to either be silent or cranking full tilt under a tight deadline. This book contains a ton of good advice for those frantic times, and while it's hard to say for sure I'd guess it's saved at least one project from deadline-related failure. Awesome resource.

it's not the best but informative, wish there was more detail but I have at least 100 like books of the same

recommended by a machinist who is a machinist for 40 years . This is the only book he took on vacation.I ordered it on Friday and it came Monday . I under stand why. a good book

It's ok...nothing earth shattering. Some things are presented like tips especially the majority of the CNC section but they're just definitions of the various G codes. Some tips are good but way too expensive for what you get, in my opinion of course.

Excellent book, lots of hints

Good Read!!!

Very good

Excellent book with wide coverage.

This book has a lot of useful tips on machining, particularly with manual machines. The section on CNC machining is short and could probably be expanded. Nonetheless, the book should be useful to both machinests and designers.