Tin Falcon
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There are many books on the market on the subject of Model engine building and home shop machining. Sometimes I buy a book and feel it is only covering the basics I already know . Other times I feel a book I buy is a good value and has useful info that i did not have access to before. And one in a great while i get a fantastic book and wonder why it took me so long to buy a copy. The Shop Wisdom of Rudy Kouhoupt is just such a book.
I Am no stranger to Rudy and his work. I had a few fantastic conversations with him when he was still with us. I bought several of his plan sets and bartered and traded for a few more. Rudy always treated me as a friend with great respect.
This book is packed with a wealth of information including six steam/air engines as well as a baker fan to use in engine testing. There are also articles on making boring bars test indicators angle plates saw arbors etc. Many of the tools needed to set up shop. And do not be concerned if you just have small machines and a small shop. . Most if not all of the projects in this book are built on either a Unimat or perris lathe and a small mill and housed in a 5ft x 5ft room.
Rudy was a talented model engineer that was equally talented at writing , illustration and photography.
A great book for one just starting out or an old dog looking to learn a few new tricks.
A Village Press book $ 42
https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/detail/item/821
Tin
I Am no stranger to Rudy and his work. I had a few fantastic conversations with him when he was still with us. I bought several of his plan sets and bartered and traded for a few more. Rudy always treated me as a friend with great respect.
This book is packed with a wealth of information including six steam/air engines as well as a baker fan to use in engine testing. There are also articles on making boring bars test indicators angle plates saw arbors etc. Many of the tools needed to set up shop. And do not be concerned if you just have small machines and a small shop. . Most if not all of the projects in this book are built on either a Unimat or perris lathe and a small mill and housed in a 5ft x 5ft room.
Rudy was a talented model engineer that was equally talented at writing , illustration and photography.
A great book for one just starting out or an old dog looking to learn a few new tricks.
A Village Press book $ 42
https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/detail/item/821
Tin
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