Basic Machines And How They Work [DIRECT]

: In-depth chapters on gears, bearings, springs, and clutches.

: Interestingly, some reviewers on Hardcover find the first half—covering basic levers and wedges—to be "awful" due to its focus on manual calculations. However, they find the second half, which dives into hydraulics and internal combustion engines, to be much more engaging. Basic Machines and How They Work

: Detailed exploration of the lever, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, screw, and pulley. : In-depth chapters on gears, bearings, springs, and

Reviewers often describe the book as a "retro gem" that remains highly relevant today. : In-depth chapters on gears