This antique text contains a number of articles on the subject of metal bearings, including information on design, friction, lubrication, and metals used for bearings. Although old, much of the information provided in this volume will still be of value to modern readers with an interest in the subject. The sections of this book include: 'The Design of Bearings', 'Causes of Hot Bearings', 'Thrust Bearings', 'Friction and Lubrication', 'Bearing Metals', 'Alloys for Bearings' and 'Friction of Roller Bearings'. This text was originally published in 1912, and is proudly republished here in an accessible and affordable modern reprint.