strange question--
i've moved to italy, opened up a welding/machine shop. the lack of (practical) technical information out here is a crying shame. the "how-to"-type books i grew up with in the U.S. libraries are non-existant. knowledge is jealously with-held. i have no idea why. no wonder the country is in shambles. (maybe i'll get into publishing? :)
i took on an apprentice -- smart kid, learning fast & i'd like to get him a Machinery's Handbook.. he has his books from techcollege -- none published after
1800 (A.D.), however. most of which are WAY too theoretical to be of any use in a machine shop. (mine, at least) speed/feed charts are for bone, wood, and stone tools.Anyone know if the Machinery's Handbook (any edition) has been translated into Italian? if so, where can i order?
(I've checked out the Industrial Press website and no mention of translated versions; no prompt email replies from them either)
either that or i have to "learn 'em" to read english.
thanks all
-tony