"The Mechanic's Workshop Handybook" is a 1893 work by Australian writer and engineer Paul N. Hasluck. Originally written for young mechanics with an interest in metalwork, it explores the characteristics of metals and alloys before providing directions for various operations in metal manipulation. This timeless volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in metalworking and the historical development of related practices. Contents include: "Metals and Alloys," "Iron and its Treatment," "Brass and its Treatment," "Solders and Soldering," "Flies and Filing," "Tool Grinding," "Drills and Drilling," "Abrasive and Finishing Processes," etc. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854 - 1916) was an Australian writer and editor. He was a master of technical writing and father of the 'do-it-yourself' book, producing many works on subjects including engineering, handicrafts, woodwork, and more. Other notable works by this author include: "Treatise on the Tools Employed in the Art of Turning" (1881), "The Wrath-Jobber's Handy Book" (1887), and "Screw-Threads and Methods of Producing Them" (1887). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.