The Machinist Ready Reference Handbook 1st edition 1956 by C. Weingartner, is a valuable resource for metalworking professionals, particularly machinists. This handbook, published in Ann Arbor Michigan serves as a comprehensive guide with essential information for machinists to reference and utilize in their work. This spiral bound, compact “bible” of shop information is a trusted tool for those in the metalworking industry looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. It also shows some advertisements for some early companies such as Starrett, Lufkin, Cincinnati and other companies in the back of the book.