The Modern Watchmakers Lathe And How To Use It

Excerpt from The Watchmakers' Lathe, Its Use and Abuse: A Story of the Lathe in Its Various Forms, Past and Present, Its Construction and Proper Uses, for the Student and Apprentice The American lathe and its attachments is a subject so vast that anything like a complete work upon it would be sufficient material for a book larger by far, perhaps, than any workman not thoroughly acquainted with the subject would deem possible. In point of accuracy, variety of work, and ease and convenience of manipulation, the Amer ican watchmakers' lathe, with its several attachments, stands supreme any piece oi? Work, however delicate and intricate, may be executed upon it by an accomplished workman. But let us recall the various stages through which the lathe has passed before arriving at its present state of perfection, in order that those of today may the better appreciate the accuracy and convenience of the modern watchmakers' lathe, which stands alone in design and construction of this class of machinery, as it Qis the only one which has been evolved from the brains of skilled engineers, familiar with all the demands of automatic machinery, and who, having the whole range of modern mechanical attainments at their fingers' ends have devised a simple and effective machine which the skill and ingenuity of the American mechanic have made possible for any watchmaker, even of limited means, to possess. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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.

Since their introduction around 1780, Vienna Regulator clocks became a familiar style in homes and public spaces around Europe and the world. Produced in Vienna, Austria, the forms have moved from their early and transitional designs to serpentine, altdeutsch, Baroque, and factory-made types with one-, two-, and three-weight movements. In continuous production until the 1930s, they continue to be popular with collectors and decorators today. A value guide is included.

The first and most comprehensive step-by-step guide on the subject, Watchmaking has become a classic in its own right. This new edition is updated to include a new section which discusses and illustrates a variety of the author's own watches. The author's principal aim in writing this book has been to inspire and encourage the art of watchmaking, especially among a new generation of enthusiasts. The making of the precision timekeeper is described, step by step, and is illustrated at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory captions. Great care has been taken to ensure the text is easy to follow and to avoid complicated technical descriptions.