Volume II was written in 1846 and covers the construction, action, and application of cutting tools and the machines derived from hand tools. This reproduction of the 1875 edition contains over 700 illustrations with detailed explanations of the various types of chisels, planes and plane irons, tools used for turning, and boring, screw cutting, saws (including sharpening and cutting teeth), files, shears and punches, screw cutting apparatus, vises, spindles, and planing and shaping machines. An invaluable reference, once again available.