OT: Machinist Handbok

[Austin W Hogan]

I have the 1954 Edition , given to me by GE when I beame an apprentice at Schenectady in 1955. Interesting that this book never left my side as I pursued science for the following 50 years.
The first edition was 1914. This covers the last half of the Parker era quite well. My copy includes hardening and coloring techniques as well as speeds and feeds for cutting many materials of that time.

Best, Austin

Austin- I may have some extra data from an early 1920's book, when I sent you the article on the GHE "project gun' and the patent papers on mr. Fischer's ejector system (for converting extractor Parkers to ejector guns)- Back then they portrayed the machinists as wearing clean aprons and neckties (tucked under the bib of the shop apron)-- no tool room foreman who had to wear a tie during my "time on the floor" would wear anything but a break-away clip on tie--you'll know why.

A good neighbor and friend, who did all the financials for our area Habitat for Humanity for years, worked for GE out there in Upstate NY- 1960-1975 era- then was promoted to the GE magnetics plant in Edmore, MI-Don had many great stories about GE and the 'home team"-- I take you are also an "alumni" of "We bring Good Things To Life"??

[Derrick Stewart]

Thanks to everyone for there comments. I will for sure get the "Modern Gunsmith".

While were on the subject of items in the shop lets not forget the quality measuring tools from the L.S. Starrett Co, Dykem Steel Blue and Kool Mist Coolant.