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David J. Gingery Quotes

1932–2004 United States

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.

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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."

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