A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting by Eugene Edward Hall
"A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting" by Eugene Edward Hall is a detailed instructional manual written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for watchmakers focused on the intricate process of creating and fitting balance staffs and pivots. The work provides careful instructions that emphasize skill and precision in the craft of horology. The treatise explores the entire process of staff making, starting with the raw
materials and tools needed, progressing through the shaping, hardening, tempering, and finishing of the balance staff and its pivots. Hall discusses various types of pivots, their geometric properties, and the importance of precise measurements and polishing techniques. The book combines practical advice with theoretical insights, aimed at both novice watchmakers seeking to improve their craft and experienced professionals interested in refining their techniques. Through illustrations and step-by-step directions, it demystifies the complexities of watch staff and pivot creation, fostering a deeper understanding of this delicate art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hall, Eugene Edward |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting Containing Complete Directions for Making and Fitting New Staffs from the Raw Material |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sigal Alon, Chris Curnow, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Clock and watch making |
| Subject | Clocks and watches -- Repairing |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20317 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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