Details
- Series: Dover Woodworking
- Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications (October 1, 1990)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0486264289
- ISBN-13: 978-0486264288
- Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 6.1 x 9.1 inches
Hand or Simple Turning : Principles and Practice, renowned author John Jacob Holtzapffel introduces the reader to all phases of the simple wood lathe. Holtzapffel details the division plate and index, boring collars, slide rest, spiral apparatus, lifting blocks and lengthening bearers, chucks and apparatus for holding the work in the lathe. Provides instruction in turning softwood, hardwood, ivory, metal, and screw cutting, with many specific projects demonstrating the power of the lathe in producing numerous functional and fantastical objects.
