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 /

Index for v. 1-3 at the end of v. 3.Vol. 1-3 sequentially paged.Originally intended to be published in 6 v., but only 5 v. published. Vol. 1-3 by Charles Holtzapffel; v. 4-5 by his son, John Jacob Holtzapffel.Includes bibliographical references.v. 1. Materials, their differences, choice and preparation : various modes of working them, generally without cutting tools -- v. 2. The principles of construction, action, and the application, of cutting tools used by hand : and also of machines derived from the hand tools -- v. 3. Abrasive and miscellaneous processes, which cannot be accomplished with cutting tools -- v. 4. The principles and practice of hand or simple turning -- v. 5. The principles and practice of ornamental or complex turning.Mode of access: Internet