Author: David J. Gingery
Born: 19 December 1932
Died: 3 May 2004
Bio: David J. Gingery was born in Ironwood, MI.  He was an inventor, writer, and machinist, best known for his series of books on how to build machine tools.  His most famous book was Build Your Own Metal Working Shop From Scrap series, which describes how to build an entire machine shop at low cost, often from reclaimed components and scrap metal.