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Phipps, Lloyd James.

Farm mechanics text and handbook / Lloyd J. Phipps, H.F. McColly, and L.L. Scranton - 6th edition. - Danville, Ill. : Interstate Printers & Publishers, c1959 - 814 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

CONTENTS

Introduction
understanding and using farm mechanics
Using safety precautions

Shop tools equipment
developing a home-farm shop
selecting and using hand and power tools
repairing and sharpening tools

Woodwork and farm carpentry
figuring bills of material
making simple sketches and reading blue prints
selecting and caring for lumber
e.tc

Painting, refinishing and glazing
painting
refinishing
glazing

Welding
Welding with an electric arc welder
welding by the oxyacetylen process

Hot and cold metal work
metal working equipment and its use
working hot and cold metal
Sheet metal work
Rope and leather work


Farm power and machinery
Farm motors
trucks and tractors
transmission of power
farm machinery

Farm buildings and conveniences
Farm buildings
concrete work
farm home conveniences and sanitation
Fencing

Rural electrification
Soil and water management

Includes bibliography and index

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Agricultural engineering.

Dewey Class. No.: 631.3 / PHI