Audel Mechanical Trades Pocket Manual 4e
If you work in a plant, workshop, or industrial setting, this compact reference guide is the kind of book that earns a permanent spot in your toolbox. Thoroughly revised and brought up to date, it covers modern industrial equipment without abandoning the older machinery still humming away in facilities that date back to the early 1970s and beyond. A rare bit of practical thinking, that. The scope here is genuinely impressive for something pocket-sized. Davis works through machinery installation, welding, rigging, carpentry, and basic electrical principles, keeping the language accessible without dumbing anything down. There's a dedicated chapter on safety, which gets the attention it deserves rather than being squeezed into a footnote. Belts, drives, transmissions, and bearings all get their own treatment, and automatic sprinkler systems are examined with the same care. Piping and pipefitting feature throughout, and the sections on preventive maintenance offer tips that feel grounded in real experience. For those whose maths has gone a bit rusty, the coverage of shop mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry is a quiet bonus. It's the sort of reference you'll reach for repeatedly, whether you're a seasoned tradesperson or someone still finding their feet on the workshop floor.
- Author: Thomas B. Davis
- Publisher: Wiley
- Genre: Home Improvement
- ISBN: 978-0764541704
- Pages: 528 pages