The Starrett Book for Student Machinists Publication, 18th Edition by Edward G. Hoffman. Item 1700 Student Machinists’ Book. This handbook for machine shop beginners is written in clear, simple language, contains diagrams, illustrations, reference tables, and is indexed. Printed on coated paper with soil-resistant binding for durable machine shop use. Chapter Headings: Mechanical Drawings; Fits and Terminology; Bench Work; How to Make Measurements; Cutting Speed and Cutting Fluids; Drilling and Related Operations; Lathe Operations; Grinding; Metal Sawing; Toolmaking; Geometry; Mechanics. Catalog Number: 1700; EDP Number: 53218