The Calculation Of Change-Wheels For Screw-Cutting On Lathes, (Paperback)

An essential handbook for machinists and restorers: step into the exacting world of screw-cutting on lathes. Precision made practical for machinists. D. De Vries sets out the arithmetic and relationships of change-wheels with a clarity that has kept the work useful in workshop practice for generations. Part lathe screw-cutting guide and part machine shop reference, the manual maps the logic behind gear train setup, explaining how ratios translate into reliable thread pitches without frills or ambiguity. It functions as a straightforward change-gear calculation manual and a compact mechanical workshop handbook: the sort of metalworking techniques book that appeals equally to apprentices learning procedure and to the precision tool operator seeking a dependable reference. The presentation favours method over rhetoric, so the emphasis remains on reproducible calculations and measured judgement rather than theory for its own sake. Because the principles are essentially timeless, the guidance retains practical application for restorers, hobby turners and any workshop that still values manual threading. As a historical document, the volume opens a window onto early 20th century engineering and vintage lathe operations from the industrial revolution era, when mechanisation and the rising demands of industry required consistent, teachable practices. Like other workshop manuals of its time, De Vries balances economy of language with technical precision, so explanations are compact yet dense with usable knowledge. Casual readers interested in industrial heritage will find clear technical narrative, while conservators and curators will value the work as a machinist training resource and as contextual material for restoration. The book sits comfortably as a practical engineering collection item - a record of how gear train thinking was taught at the bench. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Clear, purposeful and historically resonant, De Vries's manual belongs in both working workshops and curated libraries of technical classics.