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I've always found it very handy to have the old books on hand.  For some reason, they are just more easily understood.  Maybe it's the writing style.  Dunno.  But I like them and The Archive is a wonderful resource for anyone curious about how things were done back in the day.On top of that, most everything they did then is still applicable today.One of my favorite "Pattern Books", for example, helps you do a ton of things in the shop even if you're not working tin.  Many is the time I've used these layout techniques to design and cut out thicker steel that I wanted to forge to shape and weld up into a larger piece.  It's real easy to draw something out on a piece of paper, but drawing a working pattern that'll get you from a flat sheet to a curved sheet that'll fit like you want it to fit.... well, a Pattern Book sure comes in handy!  https://archive.org/details/tinsmith...ge/20/mode/2up
Reply:It is a good book.I think most could use this book. I have more book one showing this data that dates back to 1940's. My father first show how to use data on plate. We had a drafting board 40" x 96" to and use white butcher paper 36" wide to draw out patterns.Dave  Originally Posted by VaughnTI've always found it very handy to have the old books on hand.  For some reason, they are just more easily understood.  Maybe it's the writing style.  Dunno.  But I like them and The Archive is a wonderful resource for anyone curious about how things were done back in the day.On top of that, most everything they did then is still applicable today.One of my favorite "Pattern Books", for example, helps you do a ton of things in the shop even if you're not working tin.  Many is the time I've used these layout techniques to design and cut out thicker steel that I wanted to forge to shape and weld up into a larger piece.  It's real easy to draw something out on a piece of paper, but drawing a working pattern that'll get you from a flat sheet to a curved sheet that'll fit like you want it to fit.... well, a Pattern Book sure comes in handy!  https://archive.org/details/tinsmith...ge/20/mode/2up
Reply:Never said it was the only book.  That Archive site has hundreds of books, some very relevant, but out of print.I prefer the older books, pre-1970, because of their writing style and that special patina that only old books can have.
Reply:I agree It is like the Machinist Hand Book after 1960's it less information. The last one I look just so must useless information. Dave  Originally Posted by VaughnTNever said it was the only book.  That Archive site has hundreds of books, some very relevant, but out of print.I prefer the older books, pre-1970, because of their writing style and that special patina that only old books can have.
Reply:Originally Posted by smithdoorI agree It is like the Machinist Hand Book after 1960's it less information. The last one I look just so must useless information. Dave
Reply:[Yes it is the machinist bible I have both booksDave QUOTE=farmersammm;8792575]Are you talking about Machinery's, or another book?Machinery's is the equivalent of the welders Bible from Lincoln.  I use the Machinery's almost on a weekly basis.[/QUOTE]
Reply:Smithdoor..........................I definitely agree that Machinery's has some antiquated info.  But..................is it still valid?I had to tap some bronze about 2 yrs ago.  Machinery's recommended an animal fat tap lube.  I got some bacon fat/drippings, and had at it  That tap ran like butter!!!!!!!!!!  And the tap tasted like HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Kidding aside..............the bacon fat ran nice........better than the tapping fluid I use.
Reply:Thanks for the link, I have been on the lookout for some pattern books for sheet metal, they seem to be few and expensive.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:Been wandering on that site a bit, there's some great old TV shows. I like watching those old shows from the 50's and 60's where they had live music performances. What a great site!Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:Originally Posted by bigbBeen wandering on that site a bit.....
Reply:Hey Vaughn T, what type of layouts are you looking for ? I have round, rectangular, triangulation, parallel line pattern  development. Anything tat can be fabricated  from flat sheet. Also 45 + years of experience.
Reply:Originally Posted by hommeacierHey Vaughn T, what type of layouts are you looking for ? I have round, rectangular, triangulation, parallel line pattern  development. Anything tat can be fabricated  from flat sheet. Also 45 + years of experience.