A complete introduction to the process of the grinding and polishing of metals that gives specific details of the equipment, devices, and materials. Grinding, Honing, and Polishing for Home Machinists offers a general overview on grinding, lapping, honing, and polishing metal, as well as the materials used to make grinding wheels, belts and papers. The uses of various machines and grinding mediums are described, including the off-hand grinder, modern miniature hand drill/grinders and tool post grinders. There are also instructions for making a small barreling machine. Topics include grinding and polishing materials, grinding wheels, surface coated adhesives, belt and disk sanders, portable grinding tools, surface grinding machines, cylindrical and tool post grinding, honing and lapping, polishing, barreling, and safety.