Farm Machinery: Practical Hints For Handy-Men

by J. Davidson, Leon Chase, Nathaniel Tripp (Foreword by)

Overview

A turn-of-the-century classic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781558219519
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	08/01/1999
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	4.50(w) x 7.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Originally published in 1908 by Orange Judd Company, this classic guide presents principles of mechanics as well as step-by-step instructions on how to build and repair all types of farm machinery, and offers advice practical enough to use on today's modern farms. It introduces essential building blocks of machinery such as horsepower and the lever; explains general principles of gearing, friction, belts, and lubrication; and presents blueprints, illustrations, and instructions for dozens of machines and their uses. Includes b&w illustrations. Lacks a subject index. 4.5x7.25<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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