Franklin D. Jones
Franklin Day Jones (1879–1967) was an author in mechanical engineering and toolmaking. He wrote the first edition of Machinery's Handbook, with engineer Erik Oberg. Jones's writings emphasized the importance of relating theories of mechanics to practical applications.
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