Turning and Mechanical Manipulation. Intended as a Work of General Reference and Practical Instruction on the Lathe, and the Various Mechanical Pursuits. Volume I: Materials: Their Differences, Choice, and Preparation; Various Modes of Working with Them, Generally without Cutting Tools

Charles Holtzapffel

ISBN 10: 1879335468 / ISBN 13: 9781879335462

Published by The Astragal Press, 1994

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The Astragal Press, Mendham, NJ, copyright 1994. xiv, 462 pages. Illustrated. 9.25 x 6", paperback. Clean, tight, very good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Turning and Mechanical Manipulation. Intended as a Work of General Reference and Practical Instruction on the Lathe, and the Various Mechanical Pursuits. Volume I: Materials: Their Differences, Choice, and Preparation; Various Modes of Working with Them, Generally without Cutting Tools
• Publisher: The Astragal Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1879335468
• ISBN 13: 9781879335462
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used - Very Good

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Synopsis

This is a complete reprint of Volume I, which was originally published in 1843. It covers in detail the full range of materials that can be used, why they are chosen, how they are prepared and worked: descriptions of the ornamental characteristics and stability of the various types of wood useful for joinery and turnery; the combining of woods; how to avoid shrinkage, warping and splitting. Bone, shell, ivory, horn, tortoise are described, with explanations of how they are prepared, cut, bent, joined, molded and inlayed. Also covered are the use of amber, slate, marble, semi-precious and precious stones; the manufacture of cast and malleable iron; forging iron and steel; hardening and tempering; metal alloys most often used; casting and founding; joining and rolling sheet metal; the various methods of soldering; and much more.