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Customers find this book to be a great reference with useful explanations and interesting mechanisms. They appreciate its clarity and consider it reasonably priced. The illustrations receive mixed feedback, with customers noting the simple drawings accompanied by simple descriptions, though some mention the text is small.
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2013 Reprint of 1908 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This title illustrates the most important mechanical movements in dynamics, hydraulics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, steam engines, mill and other gearing, presses, horology, and miscellaneous machinery ; and including many movements never previously published, and several which had only recently come into use as of 1868, the first date of publication for this classic title. This 1868 compendium of ingenious mechanisms employs simple drawings to explain 507 of the small components that constitute complex machinery. Left-hand pages feature illustrations, and facing pages offer brief descriptions of their use and operation. Ranging from simple to complex, the mechanisms include cranks, pulleys, drills, wheels, and screws.
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: David
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A quick learn
Review: This book has helped to reference simple machine motions for years, now. It is a wonderful ally to have at your side when you need a quick look at anything for engineering and even just simply learning about mechanical contraptions and their uses!
Reviewer: Robert McAvoy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great reference book.
Review: As a huge fan of reference books I was very happy to add this to my library. All kinds of neat things in this book. If you are into physics, especially anything regarding mechanical movement then you’ll like this book. Very reasonably priced as well.
Reviewer: Aaron Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Looks good so far.
Review: Book looks good and interesting. On time and happy.
Reviewer: Alexander Schump
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great reference.
Review: Bought it because internet was spotty and ive been making simple machines for awhile. This little guide is great to stare at and think about what you are going to make.
Reviewer: Gabe Vance
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy to use
Review: This is so much better than using the online version for everything. If I need to make something I can just open it up and flip to any entry without experiencing lag or needing to switch tabs to reference it.
Reviewer: Kyle Wu
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Could use more detail
Review: Interesting book but it’s a little lite on the details
Reviewer: Tornike Jojua
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The book is in good condition, and it’s easy to understand. Thanks to the author.
Review: Described mechanical movements has proper illustration and drawings.
Reviewer: Sheherazahde
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Encyclopedic Collection of Mechanical Movements
Review: Very interesting. The book is well made, tight binding, durable cover, acid free paper.Some people have complained about the quality of the text. It looks like a copy of a copy. I see this a lot in Dover books. It is a photo reproduction of an out-of-copyright text that was probably originally printed with a letterpress, instead of a modern offset press. The font is very small, and a little wobbly, but it is legible.Pages alternate with illustrations and descriptions of those illustrations on facing pages. Between seven and nine devices in each section.Great resource for ideas. I can understand why it’s still in print.
Reviewer: Chris Sebestyen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Useful information
Reviewer: Cliente Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It advertises 507 mechanical movements but the only mechanical movement this book makes is the turning of pages, 0/10Jokes aside, all of the information on this book is available for free on the web as it is a public domain title, but if you are a fan of physical copies such as I, this softcover will serve you very well. It is affordable, the printing quality is authentic to the originals, and it solidly built.Overall, a good addition to any bookshelf.As for the contents, if you’re one who upon understanding how a simple, ingenious solutions to a problem works opens up a wide, wonderment-full smile, this book is very much for you.
Reviewer: Prince
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Wer hätte gedacht, dass Mechanik so… sinnlich sein kann? Dieses Buch ist nicht einfach nur eine Sammlung von Bewegungen – es ist ein Handbuch für unendliche Möglichkeiten. Jede Seite enthüllt ein neues Geheimnis, einen neuen Rhythmus, der mich nicht nur technisch, sondern auch körperlich inspiriert hat.Stell dir vor, du entdeckst 507 verschiedene Möglichkeiten, Spannung aufzubauen, Energie zu speichern und sie im perfekten Moment zu entfesseln. Plötzlich fühlte ich mich wie ein gut geöltes System, bereit, jede Bewegung mit Präzision und Ausdauer auszuführen. Ob langsam kreisend oder rasant pulsierend – jede mechanische Bewegung wurde zur Vorlage für eine Nacht voller Experimente.Die sanfte Rotation, das rhythmische Schwingen, das kraftvolle Drücken – alles fand seinen Weg ins Schlafzimmer. Es war, als würde ich nicht nur meinen Geist, sondern auch meinen Körper neu kalibrieren, gesteuert von der Wissenschaft der Lust. Nach der Lektüre war nichts mehr monoton. Jeder Stoß, jede Kurve, jede Berührung war ein Teil eines größeren Systems der Ekstase.Ein Buch für Tüftler? Vielleicht. Aber für mich war es der Schlüssel zu 507 neuen Wegen, den Höhepunkt zu erreichen.
Reviewer: Maria Gloria
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I advise it.
Reviewer: Vivek
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I like the various movement illustrations. The description given for each is very short and that’s the reason 500+ illustrations could be fitted in this book. The book is definitely an “ok” reprint and slightly obfuscated at places because of OCR scan on typewriter font didn’t go well for this one. Eventually, if one has a knack for crafting things that move, this book can offer ideas. With a 3D printer, one can actually assemble most of these movement designs at home. Definitely a recommend for the tinkerers and curious folks.
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