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100 1 _aWatson, Egbert P.
_q(Egbert Pomeroy)
245 1 2 _aA Manual of the Hand Lathe :
_bComprising Concise Directions for Working Metals of All Kinds, Ivory, Bone and Precious Woods
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-02-06
508 _aProduced by deaurider, David Maranhao and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Manual of the Hand Lathe" by Egbert P. Watson is a guidebook on woodworking techniques and tools written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts and craftsmen interested in using hand lathes to work with various materials, including metal, wood, ivory, and bone. It covers a range of topics from basic operation to artistic wood turning, inlaying methods, and specific techniques for different materials. The opening of the manual introduces the concept of foot lathes, emphasizing their versatility for both functional and ornamental tasks. Watson highlights the enjoyment and utility that can come from working with a lathe, noting its potential for creating intricate decorative items as well as functional tools. He also speaks to the importance of good technique and practice, guiding novices through the basics of lathe operation while encouraging creative exploration in their woodworking projects. The text outlines the diverse applications of the lathe, suggesting that anyone with mechanical interests could benefit from having one at home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTurning (Lathe work)
653 _aLathes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48179
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