The Principles and Practice of Ornamental or Complex Turning

by John Jacob Holtzapffel

First paperback edition of definitive guide to turning on the complex or ornamental lathe, the high Victorian art par excellence. Text organized according to various cutting frames and chucks, describing and illustrating the enormous powers of each used both independently and in combination. Detailed instructions. 78 objects or finished sections illustrated — urns, vases, chessmen, chalices, etc. 600 illustrations.

656 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1990