Using the Engineer's Lathe in Clockmaking
(Autor) Laurie PenmanThis book is a practical guide to selecting, setting up and using an engineer's lathe to create parts specifically for clockmaking or clock repairs. It begins as an instructional manual and consequently the first chapter assumes that the reader does not yet have a lathe and needs advice on choosing one. With over 160 diagrams and photographs, topics include: choosing and setting up the lathe; turning - materials and facing; boring and milling techniques; chucks, collets and face-plates; creating a height-centring gauge; pivots, wheels and pinions; removing and mounting gear wheels; fly cutters; making a flat depthing tool and, finally, creating centre marking tools. The intent is to provide a gentle learning curve for the practical use of the lathe.
Laurie Penman
Laurie Penman is best known for her novel "The Art of Disappearing," a poignant exploration of loss and identity. Her writing style is lyrical and introspective, delving deep into the complexities of human emotions. Penman's contributions to literature lie in her ability to capture the essence of the human experience with grace and depth.