Turning and mechanical manipulation
Subtitle: intended as a work of general reference and practical instruction, on the lathe, and the various mechanical pursuits followed by amateurs ; to be comprised in six volumes
By: by Charles Holtzapffel
Contributors: Holtzapffel, John J. (John Jacob)
Publisher: Published for the Author by Holtzapffel & Co.
Published: 1846
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Industrial arts; Turning (Lathe work); Tools
Notes: Vol. 1-3 by Charles Holtzapffel; v. 4-5 by his son, John Jacob Holtzapffel.

Originally intended to be published in 6 v., but only 5 v. published.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: V. 1. Materials, their differences, choice and preparation : various modes of working them, generally without cutting tools; title: 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; title: v. 3. Abrasive and miscellaneous processes, which cannot be accomplished with cutting tools; title: v. 4. The principles and practice of hand or simple turning; title: v. 5. The principles and practice of ornamental or complex turning.