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The owner had an impressive workshop in his basement and these were on a shelf above his prized 700 Series tools (they were not for sale unfortunately). I considered breaking up the lot but felt strongly they should stay as a collection. Hope they can find a new home. All in good to very good vintage used condition with expected wear and aging – there is some writing on inside cover of the Technical Drawing textbook – there is some discoloration to some pages and covers (see pics). Basic Technical Drawing – 1962. The Home Workshop Manual – 1938. 6 South Bend Lathe Works Bulletins – 1936. How to Grind Valves Bulletin 1A. How to Make Bushings Bulletin 7S. How to Finish Pistons Bulletin 9. What to Make on the Lathe Bulletin 34. How to Grind Lathe Tool Cutter Bits Bulletin 35 (Two Copies). How to Cut Screw Threads in the Lathe Bulletin 36. The Home Workshop – 1936. The Drill Press It’s Use and Application – 1934. Instruction Sheet for 700 Series Power Tools. Drilling and Grinding – 1941. Milling Practice – 1941. How To Run A Lathe 33rd Edition – 1937. American Machinists’ Handbook 3rd Edition – 1920. American Machinists’ Handbook 7th Edition – 1940.

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