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 Project Gutenberg 2015-02-06 Public domain in the USA. 138 Watson, Egbert P. (Egbert Pomeroy) Watson, Egbert Pomeroy 08032157 A Manual of the Hand Lathe Comprising Concise Directions for Working Metals of All Kinds, Ivory, Bone and Precious Woods Produced 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Turning (Lathe work) Lathes TT Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 235797 2025-07-19T10:35:14.433569 text/html 204502 2024-10-24T16:57:57 text/html 2328767 2025-07-19T10:35:24.784503 application/epub+zip 2325341 2025-07-19T10:35:18.562576 application/epub+zip 163873 2025-07-19T10:35:16.623559 application/epub+zip 2396879 2025-07-19T10:35:28.860472 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2353541 2025-07-19T10:35:23.023536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202595 2022-09-21T20:06:25.610002 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155435 2025-07-19T10:35:13.272560 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 135582 2024-10-24T16:57:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16606 2025-07-19T10:35:29.023490 application/rdf+xml 14919 2025-07-19T10:35:16.873513 image/jpeg 2448 2025-07-19T10:35:16.823555 image/jpeg 2155911 2025-07-19T10:35:14.651580 application/octet-stream application/zip