The Principles & Practice of Ornamental or Complex Turning

Language: English

Published by Dover Publications, 1973

0486229653 / 9780486229652

Series: Book 15 of 15 - Dover Woodworking

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An unabridged republication of the work as published by Holtzapffel & Co. , London, in 1894 as Volume 5 of the 5-volume work Turning and Mechanical Manipulation intended as a Work of General Reference and Practical Instruction, on the Lathe and the Various Mechanical Pursuits Followed by Amateurs. "The ornamental or complex lathe, with its infinite capability for shaping and decorating, was perfected by the Holtzapffel family of London over the years 1780 - 1914" Ships in a box.

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Title
The Principles & Practice of Ornamental or Complex Turning
Author
John Jacob Holtzapffel
Publisher
Dover Publications
Publication year
1973
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0486229653
ISBN 13
9780486229652
Item weight
3 pounds
Series
Book 15 of 15: Dover Woodworking

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