Rough and Tumble Engineering

Project Gutenberg's Rough and Tumble Engineering, by James H. MaggardThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Rough and Tumble EngineeringAuthor: James H. MaggardRelease Date: February 19, 2004 [EBook #11164]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK ROUGH AND TUMBLE ENGINEERING ***ROUGH AND TUMBLE ENGINEERINGBy James H. MaggardPREFACE_______In placing this book before the public the author wishes it understood that it is not his intention to produce a scientificwork on engineering. Such a book would be valuable only to engineers of large stationary engines. In a nice engine roomnice theories and scientific calculations are practical. This book is intended for engineers of farm and traction engines,"rough and tumble engineers," who have everything in their favor today, and tomorrow are in mud holes, who with thesame engine do eight horse work one day and sixteen horse work the next day. Reader, the author has had all theseexperiences and you will have them, but don't get discouraged. You can get through them to your entire satisfaction.Don't conclude that all you are to do is to read this book. It will not make an engineer of you. But read it carefully, usegood judgment and common sense, do as it tells you, and my word for it, ...