Synopsis
The bulk of De Carle's original text concerns matters of basic construction, selection, care, and accessories for the lathe and its uses. Additionally, this guide is an unparalleled source of information on discontinued lathes and accessories, as well as the scene today. Another unique feature is the directory of lathe, tool, and material stockists which has been completely revised for this new edition.
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About the Author
Donald de Carle was a Fellow and Medallist of the British Horological Institute and a Freeman of the City of London by virtue of being a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. He contributed to the Encyclopaedia Britannica and was the author of many other horological works including Clock and Watch Repairing, Complicated Watches and their Repair, Practical Clock Repairing, Watch and Clock Encyclopaedia, Clocks and their Value, Horology ('Teach Yourself Series'), Practical Watch Adjusting and Springing, The Watchmaker's and Modern Engineer's Lathe, Watches and their Value, etc. Donald de Carle died in 1989.
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