Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, 5th Edition 5th Edition

Magical!I've only dipped into it so far (~4 hours), but this seems to be one of the best books i've ever seen. Definitely top 10, cross genre.It's an Encyclopedia of the concepts in every mechanical device on earth. There is relatively little text accompanying most diagrams, but important differences between competing designs are called out, and well as significant pros and cons. Some typical applications are often given. Organized by general application; all the clutch systems are together, all the linear bearing systems are together. Chapter start goes into the math, terminology and principals in more detail.Best usage seems to be as a first step in the design process. Quickly familiarize yourself with the various standard options for an application. Do detailed an in-depth research elsewhere once something has piqued your interest.I'll eventually read this book cover to cover, and am considering getting a second copy to keep at work.If you like mechanisms, build or design things, or enjoy understanding how the world works, it's a must have in my opinion.

Fantastic illustrations & overall content. A must buy for anyone who needs a book full of different solutions to old problems.

I am embarking on a career as a product developer. This book has been quite helpful to me.I often need to check on "previous art" for patent development. Although the USPTO has an extensive collection of older patents, many of the drawings are of relatively poor quality. Many of the images in this book are of much higher quality than those available via Google patent website or the USPTO website.The section on 3D printing technology is very detailed.Highly recommended

the book is complete and very useful

Huge work !A lot of pleasure admiring the precise and clear drawings and understanding the explanations....You can browse at any place, for a short or long time if you are an amateur, but I am sure a student or engineer can have a helping overviewto complete a project.

I recommend to purchase the amazon kindle/cloud version of this book and avoid the hard cover version.You can access the book any where you want for half the price (in comparison to the hardcover).

This is a book that will sit around, and be opened a number of times, as you look for new ideas for MAKE projects. Lots of drawings, that are fairly easy to understand, as well as a number of drawings covering how some items are manufactured. I put it right up there with my "How Things Work" books

It was a lot of old copied mechanism. Not to thrilled with the book. I would not recommend buying this book,