Published in 1986 in paperback by Willmann-Bell, Inc, ISBN 0943396123, this 320 page publication is Volume 2 of Advanced Telescope Making Techniques, entitled 'Mechanical'. Volume 1 is 'Optics', ISBN 0943396115. About this book: Over a period of 21 years, Allan Mackintoch edited and distributed the Maksutov Circulars to Maksutov Club members. The club was originally organized to make a mass purchase of custom molded Maksutov corrector blanks, but it soon became apparent that a newsletter was needed to share information on optics and practical glass working to close tolerances. Ultimately, nearly 200 editions of the Circulars were distributed to members. From this mass of material two 300+ page books have emerged - Advanced Telescope Making Techniques Volume 1 Optics and Volume 2 Mechanical. Chapters: 1. Grinding Tools; 2. Curve Generators, Generating, Edging, Etc.; 3. Small Lens Work; 4. Accessories for Glass Working; 5. Grinding and Polishing Machines; 6. Making and Testing Flats; 7. Telescope Construction; 8. Telescope Accessories; 9. Photography; 10. The Telescope Maker's Workshop; Index Chapter 1 in more detail: Grinding Tools: a) Cement and Tile Tools by J. E. Lawrence; b) Cutting Spherical Metal Tools in the Lathe by E. L. Mason; c) A Tile Tool for Deep Curves, by M. Gerson; d) Another Method for Making Tile Tools by G. Nankiviell; e) Wrinkles for Tile Tools by J. Sattler; f) 16" Convex Tile Tool, Montaclair Telescope Club by G. K. Hawkins; g) Lead Tools by G. Konstanzer; More About Machining Tools by A. S. Leonard; h) Turning Accurate Metal Tools with a Radius Bar by P.V. Jones; i) Generation of Spherical services on metal laps by William M. Browne; j) Hammered Iron Tools by R. Ulmes; k) Polishing Laps by M. Bloomfield; l) Nylon Net Polishing Laps by J. Snell; m) Making a Pitch Lap by A. Mackintosh; n) A Pitch Tester by A. Mackintosh. CHAPTER 2. CURVE GENERATORS, GENERATING, EDGING, ETC: Curve Generating by B. Keller; Curve-Generating Short Radius Curves, etc

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