1800 Mechanical Movements, Devices and Appliances (Dover Science Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (510 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486457435 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
More than 1,800 engravings — ranging from simple diagrams to detailed cross-sections — illustrate the workings of each item, from simple hooks and levers to complex machinery used in steam, motive, hydraulic, air, and electric power, navigation, gearing, clocks, mining, construction, and more.Compiled as a ready reference for inventors, students of mechanics, artisans, and other workers, this volume features only minimal text. Its true value lies in its wealth of illustrated information, offering the quickest and most satisfactory method of conveying the exact conditions of mechanical action and construction.. A fascinating compendium of early-twentieth-century mechanical devices, this wide-ranging work covers a variety of applications
There are a lot of neat concepts in here, Steven M There are a lot of neat concepts in here, and just flipping through the pages can fill your mind with mechanical concepts. However, there are many complex drawings that are just impossible to interpret. There is no way around that. Just be aware that this book doesn't explain how anything works. "Old mechanical creations" according to Neighbor John. Some very interesting mechanical movements. "Five Stars" according to Lyle Pewtress. great