Project Gutenberg 2007-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 104 Hall, Eugene Edward A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting Containing Complete Directions for Making and Fitting New Staffs from the Raw Material Produced by Sigal Alon, Chris Curnow, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Clock and watch making Clocks and watches -- Repairing TS Text Technology Manufacturing Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 95908 2025-07-08T12:42:44.326300 text/html 89613 2007-01-08T11:16:00 text/html 1746513 2025-07-08T12:42:51.590243 application/epub+zip 1735286 2025-07-08T12:42:47.686275 application/epub+zip 96886 2025-07-08T12:42:46.392282 application/epub+zip 1869429 2025-07-08T12:42:54.534252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1846814 2025-07-08T12:42:50.123252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112267 2022-09-09T13:57:08.043928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77985 2025-07-08T12:42:43.839381 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77994 2007-01-08T11:15:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77995 2007-01-08T11:16:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21289 2025-07-08T12:42:54.679239 application/rdf+xml 17093 2025-07-08T12:42:46.885265 image/jpeg 3849 2025-07-08T12:42:46.639280 image/jpeg 27699 2007-01-08T11:16:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 1558805 2007-01-08T11:16:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 27680 2007-01-08T11:16:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 1713101 2025-07-08T12:42:44.456286 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog