Using the Engineer's Lathe in Clockmaking

This book is a practical guide to selecting, setting up and using an engineer's lathe to create parts specifically for clockmaking or clock repairs. It begins as an instructional manual and consequently the first chapter assumes that the reader does not yet have a lathe and needs advice on choosing one. With over 160 diagrams and photographs, topics include: choosing and setting up the lathe
turning - materials and facing
boring and milling techniques
chucks, collets and face-plates
creating a height-centring gauge
pivots, wheels and pinions
removing and mounting gear wheels
fly cutters
making a flat depthing tool and, finally, creating centre marking tools. The intent is to provide a gentle learning curve for the practical use of the lathe.