One of the advantages of learning the machining trade is that much of the knowledge you learn is cumulative and enduring. Many of the techniques discussed in this book were valid decades ago. Likely much of this information will be useful decades from now.

The suggestions offered in this chapter are going to include more information about common and possibly not so common shop practices. Some of these suggestions may seem obvious. I've always found that "obvious" hardly ever is. Ask ten different people a simple question like "What is a cone shaped edge finder used for?" You'll be amazed at the variety of responses you'll get. …