David J. Gingery

David J. Gingery (19 December 1932 – 3 May 2004) was an American inventor, writer, and machinist, best known for his series of books on how to build machine tools. Quotes When someone asked me for a biographical sketch I was a bit confused and embarrassed so I answered lightly: "Most of my life was spent in trying to figure out how to do a $50.00 project for 50 cents, and the remainder of my time was spent in trying to scrounge up the 50 cents." "Most of my life was spent in trying to figure out how to do a $50.00 project for 50 cents...," undated External links Category:Non-fiction authors from the United States