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Turning And Mechanical Manipulation Intended As A Work Of General Reference And Practical Instruction On The Lathe, And The Various Mechanical Pursuits Followed By Amateurs (Volume Iv) The Principles And Practice Of Hand Or Simple Turning

Turning And Mechanical Manipulation Intended As A Work Of General Reference And Practical Instruction On The Lathe, And The Various Mechanical Pursuits Followed By Amateurs (Volume Iv) The Principles And Practice Of Hand Or Simple Turning


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Mastery on the lathe, revealed. Old tools teach new hands. Charles Holtzapffel's Turning and Mechanical Manipulation, Volume IV (The Principles and Practice of Hand or Simple Turning) draws together the calm authority of a Victorian technical manual with hands-on instruction: a mechanical craftsmanship guide that sets out hand turning principles and lathe turning techniques for woodworking and metalworking. Practical lathe instruction is given in plain, persuasive detail that speaks to working amateurs and serious hobbyists alike, making it an indispensable amateur machinist reference and a living instructional turning book. Practical insights are delivered with the patient precision of an artisan, so newcomers can apply core methods while historians appreciate the authentic technical voice. As a historical document it illuminates nineteenth century engineering and historical workshop methods, preserving the professional language and mindset of an era when precision was learned at the bench. Collectors and casual readers converge here: those browsing classic literature or collectors of technical books will find both aesthetic pleasure and practical insight, while contemporary makers will discover techniques directly applicable to modern projects. Part of the wider Holtzapffel turning series, this volume is notable for its clarity of instruction and its quiet cultural resonance - an instructional turning book that belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in craft, industrial history or hands-on education. Its language and approach make it as much a cultural artefact as a textbook; libraries and private benches alike will prize it. Built to be consulted across disciplines, from restoration to model-making, it rewards both the casual reader and the dedicated collector. It sits comfortably among collectors' technical books and on the reading lists of craft historians and makers. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.


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  • ISBN-13: 9789354210921
  • Publisher: Alpha Editions
  • Publisher Imprint: Alpha Editions
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 628
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 961 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9354210929
  • Publisher Date: 02 Nov 2020
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
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  • Spine Width: 35 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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