Product Description

The bulk of de Carle's original text, most of which is concerned with matter of basic construction, selection, care of and accessories for the lathe and its uses, has been retained. Likewise, the section 'Lathes of the World' for it represents an unparalleled source of detailed information on lathes and accessories, the manufacture of which ceased many years ago. The current scene is dealt with at length in the final section, 'Lathes Today', and is the result of extensive world-wide research prepared with the full co-operation of the manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent. Another unique feature is the directory of lathe, tool and material stockists which has been completely revised for this new edition. To quote one reviewer of a previous edition, 'The standard work on the subject.'

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #199962 in Books
• Published on: 1998-01-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

About the Author
Donald de Carle was a Fellow and Medallist of the British Horological Institute and a Freeman of the City of London by virtue of being a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. He contributed to the Encyclopaedia Britannica and was the author of many other horological works including Clock and Watch Repairing, Complicated Watches and their Repair, Practical Clock Repairing, Watch and Clock Encyclopaedia, Clocks and their Value, Horology ('Teach Yourself Series'), Practical Watch Adjusting and Springing, The Watchmaker's and Modern Engineer's Lathe, Watches and their Value, etc. Donald de Carle died in 1989.

Customer Reviews

Interesting encyclopedia of minature & horological lathes
As an owner of an ancient horological lathe aquired at a flea market in Geneva, this book has been a godsend. Well written, just about every mini lathe ever made (and their breathtakingly large catalogue of anciliary equipment) is included. All are described in good detail, each with superb drawings. The chapter on usage and technique may be a bit light, its not the best instruction guide in the world, but its catalogue style approach to historical and current machinery is valuble record for both enthusiastic clock people and collectors alike.