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The Main Reference: What Engine Turning Is and How it is Done
Contents
Introduction
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1. Engraving With a Ruler
Technical Drawing on Metal
2. Cutting Lines: The basis of all engine turning
The Straight Line Machine
Holding the Work
Tool and Guide
Cutting Straight Lines
Cutting Wavy Lines
Patterns and Bars
Tool Shapes
Creative Pattern Bar Use
Multiple and 2D Pattern Bars
Radiating Cuts: Sunray
3. Straight Lines around corners
Engine Turning Along Tubes
Engine Turning Over 3D Shapes
4. Designing with Reflective Lines
From Paper to Metal
Presentation Drawing Issues
Horological Work: Watch Dials
5. 2D Circular Work
The Rose Engine
Cutting Plain Circles
Wavy Circles
Ovals
Double Eccentric Work
6. 3D Circular Work
Cylindrical Work
Spheres and Domes
Trumpet Shaped Bases
7. Enamelling and Recessing
The Glory of Colour to Sell your Work
Practical 2D Recessing
Recessing in 3D
A Tiny Flower Pot
Recessing Around Holes
8. Spotting: When the Tool Moves
Spotting Work
9. Oddities and Surprises
Imitating and Matching Textures
From Book Pages to Tyre Treads
Mokumé Gané: Coloured Metal
How to Make a Swan Lake
Rolex and Cartier Cufflinks
Some Unusual Objects
10. Designing Freely with Engine Turning
Design Examples
Design to Compliment Shape
11. Low Relief and CAD CAM
Low Relief Before CAD CAM
From CAD Drawing to Metal
Logos and Pictures on Metal
A New Form of Basse Taille
The Worlds Top Luxury Brands
CAD CAM Examples and Prices
CAD CAM Reference: Design Examples and Prices
1. The Process
How it all Started. History of the development
2. CAD CAM Prices
How Much Will It Cost
Controlling Prices for Small Items
CAD CAM Design Examples
Early Design Examples
Reproducing Everyday Textures * Design for Sale
The War of the Roses
Pushing the 3D limits
Logos and Corporate Images
Designing in Specific Artistic Styles
More Style Examples
One for Sale, one thats not * Design for Sale
Islamic CAD CAM Work * Design for Sale
Recessing And Turning In One Operation - The Holy Grail of Engine Turning * Design for Sale
Basse Taille Pictures
The Americas Cup
More Imaginative Designs
Art Deco: Designer Engine Turning
The Millennium Series
The Grand Masters®
Technical Reference: For Craftsmen, Designers, Production Managers and Students
Technical Reference Contents
Introduction
1. Technical Data, mainly for Customers
Matching Patterns to 3D Shapes
Mechanical and Size Limits
The Straight Line Machine: Schematic Diagram
Pattern Bars and Touches
The Rose Engine: Schematic Diagrams
The Sliderest: Schematic Diagram
The Tool and Guide Explained
2. Practical Data For Engine Turning Practitioners and Students
Guage and Cutting Depth Comparison Chart
Engine Turners Cement Formula
Alternatives to Engine Turners Cement
Appendices
Engine Turning Glossary
Acknowledgments
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