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MAKERS OF AMERICAN MACHINISTS TOOLS

by Kenneth L. Cope

This is the first historical directory covering both the makers and their tools. Included are the major manufacturers such as Brown & Sharpe, L.S. Starrett, Standard Tool Co., Sawyer, and Stevens, as well as the many smaller firms who were often the pioneers and innovators; altogether over 330 companies. In addition the book provides extensive background on the history and development of the tools themselves: machinist's levels, protractors, bevels, calipers, dividers, trammels, surface and marking gauges, speed indicators, rules, and many more, including even tool chests. These descriptions, together with over 600 illustrations, provide a unique and invaluable reference source for collectors, dealers, researchers, in fact anyone interested in the development of the machine tool industry and its technology. 320 pages. 7" x 10". Soft cover......................$27.50