Basic Machinist
Basic Machinist Technology
Course Objective: The student will study the fundamentals of
mechanical work. The manual will provide a good reference for both
the beginner and the expert.
Who this is for: Machinists, tool makers, die makers, students and
engineers using machines in their work or hobbies.
Item Code Lesson Description
MB.12 Mechanical drawing
MB.13 Fits and terminology
MB.14 Bench work
MB.15 How to make measurements
MB.16 Cutting speed and cutting fluids, drilling and related operations
MB.17 Lathe operations
MB.18 Grinding
MB.19 Metal sawing
MB.20 Toolmaking
MB.21 Geometry
MB.22 Mechanics
Item Code Required Textbook
BKMB1BK The Starret Book for Student Machinists
This book not available separately
Item Code Full Course Title (Includes Textbook) Price
MB12FC Basic Machinist Technology $257.35
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Basic Machinist
Hand Tools
Course Objective: Study the correct way to use and care of hand tools
while emphasizing safety.
Who this is for: (All personnel) Anyone using hand tools wanting to
know the correct way to use hand tools, take care of them and use them
safely.
Item Code Lesson Description
HT.1 Hand Tools (Pa rt I)
HT.2 Hand Tools (Pa rt II)
Item Code Required Textbook
BKHT BK ABC’s of Hand Tools
Item Code Full Course Title (Includes Textbook) Price
HT1FC Hand Tools $49.25
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Basic Machinist
Mechanical Refrigeration
Course Objective: Develop a basic understanding of mechanical
refrigeration, various refrigeration cars, types of refrigeration equip-
ment, effects of heat on refrigeration, the relation of pressure and tem-
perature measurements of refrigeration.
Who this is for: Mechanics, carmen, apprentices, maintenance person-
nel responsible for the care and maintenance of refrigeration cars.
Item Code Lesson Description
MR.1 Basic principles: refrigeration cars and equipment
MR.2 Heat effects: pressure and temperature, measurements
* A separate booklet is required for each lesson
Item Code Full Course Title (Includes Textbook) Price
MR1FC Mechanical Refrigeration $58.00
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Basic Machinist
How to Run a Lathe
Course Objective: To aid the beginner or apprentice in the machine
shop and the student in the school shop to secure a better understanding
of the fundamentals and the operation of a Screw Cutting Engine
Lathe. Also learn the best and most practical methods of machine shop
practice in use.
Who this is for: Beginners or apprentices wanting to learn about the
fundamentals of Screw Cutting Engine Lathes.
Item Code Lesson Description
LA.1 Lathe work, parts, care, and operation
LA.2 Grinding tools, lathe measurements
LA.3 Plain turning, chuck work
LA.4 Taper turning and boring
LA.5 Cutting screw threads
Item Code Required Textbook
BKLA BK How to Run a Lathe
Item Code Full Course Title (Includes Textbook) Price
LA1FC How to Run a Lathe $143.00
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Basic Machinist
Basic Principles of Hydraulics
Objective: Explain the basic law of hydraulics (Pascal’s Law), the prin-
ciple by how pumps work, the care and maintenance of hydraulic
equipment.
Who this is for: Students, engineers, maintenance workers or anyone
interested in gaining a basic knowledge of hydraulic pumps and the
principles upon how they work.
Item Code Lesson Description
BH.1 Types of pumps
Item Code Required Textbook
BKBH1 Basic Principles of Hydraulics—Types of Pumps
Item Code Full Course Title (Includes Textbook) Price
BH1FC Basic Principles of Hydraulics $27.95
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Basic Machinist
Machine Shop Practice,Vol. 1
Course Objective: Understand the fundamentals of the basic machine
tools and the technology which supports these operations. Study the
basics to make precision parts for tools, dies, machines and instruments
for all classes of machine tools.
Who this is for: Machinists, toolmakers, diemakers, students and engi-
neers can use as a source of information on machining and related tech-
nology.
Item Code Lesson Description
MS.1 Basic metal-cutting operations
MS.2 Basic measuring instruments
MS.3 Layout work, drilling machines, twist drills
MS.4 Drilling machine operation
MS.5 Engine lathe construction, single-point cutting too and their performance
MS.6 Cylindrical drilling
MS.7 Chucking work, taper and angle turn i n g
MS.8 Faceplate work, screw threads, and screw thread measuring
MS.9 Machine shop practice: cutting screw threads on a lathe, turret lathes,
production lathes, and ve rtical lathes
MS.10 Machine shop practice: precision hole location, The Jig Borer,
metal cutting saws
Item Code Required Textbook
BKMSI Machine Shop Practice, Vol. 1
This book not available separately
MS1FC Machine Shop Practice, Vol. 1 $258.50
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Basic Machinist
Machine Shop Practice,Vol. 2
Course Objective: Build on the basic knowledge learned in Volume I
(machining and related technology) through information on the latest
techniques of machining and useful tables etc.
Who this is for: Machinists, toolmakers, diemakers, students and engi-
neers can use as a source of information on machining and related tech-
nology.
Item Code Lesson Description
MS.11 Shaper construction and shaper tools, shaper work
MS.12 Planers and planer work, milling, machine construction
MS.13 Milling cutters, milling machine operation
MS.14 Indexing, dividing head work
MS.15 Helical and cam milling
MS.16 Horizontal boring machine and grinding wheels
MS.17 Cylindrical grinding, surface grinding
MS.18 Cutter and tool grinding
MS.19 Numerical control machine tools
MS.20 Surface plate work
Item Code Required Textbook
BKMSII Machine Shop Practices, Vol. 2
This book not available separately
Item Code Full Course Title (Includes Textbook) Price
MS11FC Machine Shop Practice, Vol. 2 $258.50
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Basic Machinist
Basic Millwright Work
Course Objective: This course is intended to be a helpful guide for the
practical person solving problems that present themselves from day to
day to the millwright and maintenance mechanic in construction and
operation of industrial plants.
Who this is for: Millwrights and maintenance mechanics.
Item Code Lesson Description
MG.1 Drawing and sketching
MG.2 Machinery and equipment installation
MG.3 Principles of mechanical power transmission and V-bolt drives
MG.4 Flat belts, gears
MG.5 Chain drives, couplings
MG.6 Packings and seals
MG.7 Bearings, structural steel
MG.8 S t ructural steel, screw threads
MG.9 Fasteners
MG.10 Pipe fittings
MG.11 Pipe valves
MG.12 C a rp e n t ry(Pa rt 1)
MG.13 C a rp e n t ry(Pa rt 2)
Course continued on facing page
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Basic Machinist
Guide to Basic Millwright Work continued
Item Code Lesson Description
MG.14 S h a rpening saws, wood fastening
MG.15 Sheet metal work and blacksmithing
MG.16 Rigging (Pa rt 1)
MG.17 Rigging (Pa rt 2)
MG.18 Electricity
MG.19 Welding (Pa rt 1)
MG.20 Welding (Pa rt 2)
MG.21 Pumps
MG.22 Air compressors
MG.23 Air compressors
MG.24 Portable power tools, mensuration, and mechanical calculations
Item Code Required Textbook
BKMILL Millwright’s Mech a n i c ’s Guide
Item Code Full Course Title (Includes Textbook) Price
MG1FC Basic Millwright Work $614.90
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Basic Machinist
Basic Hydraulic Technology
Course Objective: The beginning student will learn about hydraulics
from basic physical concepts of component operation and its applica-
tion.
Who this is for: Anyone wishing to learn basic hydraulics, how it
Item Code Lesson Description
HD.1A The physical world of a machine and hydraulic transmission
of force and energy
HD.2A Petroleum-based hydraulic fluid and fire-resistant hydraulic fluid
HD.3A Operation at the suction side of pump and hydraulic actuators
HD.4A Control of hydraulic energy and check valves, accumulators and cylinders
HD.5A Flow control valves and directional control valves
HD.6A Pressure control valves and pilot-operated pressure control valves
HD.7A Hydraulic pumps and hydraulic motors
Item Code Required Textbook
BKHD SUP Industrial Hydraulic Technology
This book not available separately
Item Code Full Course Title (Includes Textbook) Price
HD1AFC Basic Hydraulic Technology $204.00
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