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24th Nov 2018, 10:30 AM #1human termite
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vintage workshop practise books
vintage workshop practise booksvol 1,2,3,6,7,8,in reasonable condition for nearly 80 years old
$75 queensland 4511......bob
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24th Nov 2018, 03:18 PM #2Most Valued Member
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Hi Bob,
Would you be able to post them PLEASE? Are the titles of the volumes the same as the current series, ie Vol 1 Hardening, Tempering & Heat Treatment, 2, Vertical Milling in the home Workshop, 3, Screwcutting in a Lathe, 6, Measuring & Marking Metals, 7, The Art of Welding and 8, Sheetmetal Work?
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KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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25th Nov 2018, 08:51 AM #3
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25th Nov 2018, 11:55 AM #4human termite
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Workshop Practice Volume 1 to 8 Edited By William H Atherton published in the late 1940's I think, cannot find any date in the book but that would be around the time a family member came into ownership of them.
Vol 1: Hand Tools & Gauges, Drawing & Sketching, Non-Ferrous Metals, Cast Iron & Wrought Iron.
Vol 2: Pattern Making, Iron & Steel Founding, Brass Founding.
Vol 3: The Steels Hardening & Tempering, Lathes & Lathe Work, Screw Cutting, Shaping-Planing-Milling.
Vol 4: Drilling Boring & Nibbling, Slotting, Turret & Automatic Lathes, Grinding Jigs & Tools.
Vol 5: Drop Forging - Die Making, Blacksmithing, Welding.
Vol 6: Sheet Metal, Gear Cutting, Plate Shop, Mechanical Handling.
Vol 7: Bearings, Petrol & Gas Engine, Fitting & Assembly.
Vol 8: Steam Engines, Turbines I.C. Engines, Fitting Erecting & Testing.
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25th Nov 2018, 06:46 PM #5Most Valued Member
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If they'll fit into a 5kg post bag, I'll take them.
Thank You.
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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25th Nov 2018, 09:42 PM #6human termite
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Sold to kryn
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12th Dec 2018, 12:16 AM #7Most Valued Member
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Hi Bob, Receives the books today. EXCELLENT.
Thanks,
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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