Turning and Mechanical Manipulation Volume II: Construction, Action and Application of Cutting Tools

Volume II of Holtzappel's Turning and Mechanical Manipulation was written in 1846 and covers the construction, action, and application of cutting tools and the machines derived from hand tools.

The book is a reproduction of the 1875 edition, with over 700 illustrations and detailed explanations of the various types of chisels, planes and plane irons, tools used for turning and boring, screw cutting, saws (including sharpening and cutting teeth), files, shears and punches, screw cutting apparatus, vises, spindles, and planing and shaping machines.

Contemporary ornamental turners will find this foundational book a fount of useful and practical information, an invaluable reference that you will be glad is once again available.

595 pages. 700 illustrations. 6" x 91/4". Soft cover.

Pages: 595
Binding: TP
Publisher: Astragal Press