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Five hundred and seven mechanical movements

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Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements: Embracing All Those Which Are Most Important in Dynamics, Hydraulics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, 
Steam Engines, Mill and other Gearing, Presses, Horology, and Miscellaneous Machinery and including many movements never before published, 
and several which have only recently come into use (1981).

Over five hundred simple mechanical movements from AmericaUs first one hundred years of the Industrial RevolutionIFor those who share an 
interest in mechanical things, this book is addictive. Through the use of simplified, concise drawings, here are 507 of the small components
 which make up complex machinery, in areas as diverse as C.R. OtisUs safety stop for the elevator, Pickering's governor for a steam engine, 
 Arnold's escapement for watches, compound parallel rules, piston rod guides, the grasshopper beam engine and a self recording level for surveyors. 
 The list goes on and on in fascinating variety. Each movement is explained and illustrated. Many could be made out of wood as sculptures or 
 study models. 
Fascinating reading.