Thomas Bieber Davis is a mechanical engineer and trainer in preventive and predictive maintenance at all levels. He has also developed preventive maintenance products for industrial use. Carl A. Nelson wrote numerous practical manuals for the mechanical trades, including earlier editions of this book, before his death in 1993.

• Introduction vAbout the Author viChapter 1 Safety 1Chapter 2 Drawing and Sketching 7Chapter 3 The Basic Toolbox 49Chapter 4 Portable Power Tools 59Chapter 5 Stationary Power Tools 89Chapter 6 Measurement 101Chapter 7 Screw Threads 109Chapter 8 Mechanical Fasteners 129Chapter 9 Machinery and Equipment Installation 153Chapter 10 Bearings 187Chapter 11 Principles of Mechanical Power Transmission 245Chapter 12 Shafting 253Chapter 13 Flat Belts 263Chapter 14 V-Belt Drives 293Chapter 15 Chain Drives 323Chapter 16 Gears 351Chapter 17 Couplings 373Chapter 18 Gaskets, Packings and Seals 409Chapter 19 Lubrication and Oil Analysis 453Chapter 20 Vibration Measurement 461Chapter 21 Preventive and Predictive Maintenance 471Chapter 22 Electricity 479Chapter 23 AC Motors 495Chapter 24 Fans and Blowers 509Chapter 25 Pumps 523Chapter 26 Air Compressors 551Chapter 27 Pipe Fittings 589Chapter 28 Pipe Valves 627Chapter 29 Structural Steel 649Chapter 30 Sheet-Metal Work 669Chapter 31 Welding 693Chapter 32 Sharpening Saws 749Chapter 33 Wood Fastening 765Chapter 34 Carpentry 805Chapter 35 Blacksmithing 891Chapter 36 Rigging 913Chapter 37 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 987Chapter 38 Mensuration and Mechanical Calculations 1015Appendix 1039List of Vendors 1071Index 1075