Turning and Mechanical Manipulation Volume I

Volume I of Holtzappel's Turning and Mechanical Manipulation was originally published in 1843 and covers in detail the full range of materials that can be in ornamental turning. Why are these specific materials chosen? How should they be prepared and worked? What are the materials’ particular attributes (appearance, stability, etc.), and how do these attributes feature in the ornamental craft

Holtzappfel naturally discusses wood in depth, but he also considers other materials used in ornamental turning, including shell, bone, gemstones, marble, etc. There is also a comprehensive discussion of metallurgy and metalwork involved in turning.

The nearly 300 woodcut illustrations contribute to the encyclopedic nature of this classic text.

Pages: 472
Binding: TP
Publisher: Astragal Press