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100 1 _aHall, Eugene Edward
245 1 2 _aA Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting :
_bContaining Complete Directions for Making and Fitting New Staffs from the Raw Material
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-08
508 _aProduced by Sigal Alon, Chris Curnow, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting" by Eugene Edward Hall is a detailed instructional manual written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for watchmakers focused on the intricate process of creating and fitting balance staffs and pivots. The work provides careful instructions that emphasize skill and precision in the craft of horology. The treatise explores the entire process of staff making, starting with the raw materials and tools needed, progressing through the shaping, hardening, tempering, and finishing of the balance staff and its pivots. Hall discusses various types of pivots, their geometric properties, and the importance of precise measurements and polishing techniques. The book combines practical advice with theoretical insights, aimed at both novice watchmakers seeking to improve their craft and experienced professionals interested in refining their techniques. Through illustrations and step-by-step directions, it demystifies the complexities of watch staff and pivot creation, fostering a deeper understanding of this delicate art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClock and watch making
653 _aClocks and watches -- Repairing
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20317
999 _c61588
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