Modern Watchmakers Lathe & How to Use It Book Start Price USD 72.99 Current Price USD 72.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 79.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Columbia, South Carolina See more about 'Modern Watchmakers Lathe & How to Use It Book' Description Brand New BookHard Back with Dust Jacket 8 ¾ X 11 ¼ Inches 392 Pages Well Illustrated 267 Photographs 281 Line drawings 11 Tables by Archie PerkinsCMW, FAWI, FNAWCC, FBHI A course in watchmaking, clockmaking, and repairing would not be complete without adequate instruction and practice in using the watchmaker's lathe as well as instruction in using saws and files. When restoring antique watches and clocks, the restorer must be skilled in the use of the lathe, saws and files to make and alter parts to fit the mechanisms. Parts are not always available, or available to fit, and must be altered or made from raw materials. This book is intended to teach these skills and to serve as a textbook for schools and as well as for students of on-the-job training programs and hobbyists.This book has almost 400 pages with 548 illustrations. There are 25 chapters. Each chapter has a summary, questions about material in the chapter, and a reference guide for further reading. Chapters include:The lathe and its constructionTailstocks and their attachmentsSplit wire chucksWheel chucks and crown chucksJewel chucks, sub chucks, and cement brassesOther special chucksThe hand rest and its attachmentsThe slide rest, grinder, and pivot polisherThe gear cutting and milling attachmentLathe maintenance and careGraversMeasuringBasic cutsThread cuttingMaking pivots, balance staffs and pallet arbors Making winding stems Setting bezel jewels Repivoting pinions Using the slide restMaking wheel and pinion cuttersIndexingMaking and mounting wheelsMaking and mounting pinionsSaws and sawingFiles and filing If you have any questions please e-mail me. Buyer to pay $5.97 for media rate shipping and handling with delivery confirmation within US. Insurance is an additional $1.30 upon buyer's request. I cannot be responsible for loss or damage if insurance is declined. Multiple purchases may be combined for savings on postage and insurance. Attention: International Buyers The cost for international shipping is different from the cost quoted above. The shipping cost quoted above is for USA destinations only. If shipping costs are a concern please email me with the titles you are considering and I can give you an accurate quote with your shipping options. Visit my eBay store for other interesting books by clicking here! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!