This latest volume in the Workshop Practice Series presents a general overview of the grinding, lapping, honing and polishing of metal, as well as the materials used to make grinding wheels, belts and papers. The uses of various machines and grinding mediums are described, including the off-hand grinder, modern miniature hand drill/grinders and toolpost grinders.
Contents: ● Introduction and safety ● Abrasive materials ● Principles of grinding ● Off-hand grinders ● Surface grinders ● Cylinder and centreless grinding ● Gear grinding ● Belt and disc sanders ● Barrelling ● Tool post grinders ● Honing ● Polishing
There are also instructions for making a small barrelling machine and other suitable devices.
