Modern Practice of American Machinists Engineers: Including the Construction, Application, and Use of Drills, Lathe Tools, Cutters for Boring Cylinders and Hollow Work Generally, with the Most Economical Speed for the Same; The Results Verified by Actual

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Little volume covers the whole art and mys tery of Machine making, but he nevertheless confidently hopes and believes that appren tices and others, who are seeking reliable information Upon this subject, will here find something new and of real and permanent interest. Those persons generally who are interested in Steam-engines and Boilers, will also find various points touched upon.

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