The Watchmakers' Lathe - Its use and Abuse - A Study of the Lathe in its Various Forms, Past and Present, its construction and Proper Uses. For the Student and Apprentice
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The Watchmakers' Lathe - Its use and Abuse - A Study of the Lathe in its Various Forms, Past and Present, its construction and Proper Uses. For the Student and Apprentice

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  2. English
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The Watchmakers' Lathe - Its use and Abuse - A Study of the Lathe in its Various Forms, Past and Present, its construction and Proper Uses. For the Student and Apprentice

About this book

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the watchmaker's lathe, with information on its origins, development, construction, and uses. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is ideal for students and apprentices, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage watchmaking literature. Contents include: A Brief History of the Lathe, The Construction of the Watchmaker's Lathe, The Construction and Use of the Split Chuck, Cement Chucks and Cementing Work in Position, Chucks for Special Purposes, Hand Rests and Slide Rests, Various Forms of Tailstocks and Their Uses, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1902.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. A History of Clocks and Watches
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter I. A Brief History of the Lathe
  8. Chapter II. The Construction of the Watchmaker’s Lathe
  9. Chapter III. The Construction and use of the Split Chuck
  10. Chapter IV. Face Plates and Large Chucks
  11. Chapter V. Cement Chucks and Cementing Work in Position
  12. Chapter VI. Chucks for Special Purposes
  13. Chapter VII. Hand Rests and Slide Rests
  14. Chapter VIII. Various forms of Tailstocks and their Uses
  15. Chapter IX. Cutters, Drills, and how to Make Them
  16. Chapter X. Turning with the Graver and Slide Rest
  17. Chapter XI. Grinding, Polishing, Snailing, Damascening
  18. Chapter XII. Multiple Edged Tools for Continuous Cutting
  19. Chapter XIII. Wheel Cutting Attachments for the Watchmaker
  20. Chapter XIV. Turning and Pivoting Long, Thin Work with the Steady Rest
  21. Chapter XV. Idler Pulleys, Belts, Counter Shafts and Foot Wheels
  22. Chapter XVI. The Development of the Watchmaker’s Bench
  23. Index