Measuring and Marking Metals for Home Machinists: Accurate Techniques for the Small Shop

Learn how to measure and mark without expensive equipment!

Obtaining accurate measurements at all stages of work, starting with the initial marking out
Comprehensive details for using measuring tools and learning how to mark out, both vital to success for any engineer
Accurate techniques for model engineers and small workshops with limited equipment
Author Ivan Law is an experienced and respected engineer known for his practical demonstrations and explanations over many years at the International Model Show

For model engineers and small workshops that don't have access to sophisticated and expensive measuring equipment, this complete guide will show you how to sufficiently measure and mark on your own!

Measuring and Marking Metals for Home Machinists offers comprehensive information on how to use measuring equipment and how to mark out, which are essential skills for engineers and are imperative for success.

A comprehensive resource written by renowned expert engineer Ivan Law, this crucial metalworking resource not only emphasizes the importance of exactness of the initial marking out and the accuracy of measurements made throughout a work's progress, but also clearly guides you on how to achieve such vital precision! Much of model engineering work is a matter of making one part fit another, so the accuracy of a finished job begins with the exactness of the initial marking out and continues with the accuracy of measurements made during the progress of the work.

Author Ivan Law is an experienced and respected engineer who is also known for his sought-after demonstrations at the International Model Show. Inside this 112-page guide, Ivan comprehensively describes how to achieve the accurate marking out and measurements you need at all stages of your work.