Re: the Holtzapffel 5 volumes. I believe that vols 4 and 5 were reprinted some few years ago by Dover. Vols 1 2 and 3 were reprinted about 8 years ago (I think) in hardback by Tee Publishing. I think they were also reprinted by somebody else at about the same date but am not sure. I believe the first three were "semi remaindered"? and may be available from Tee as a special offer for about £25 which is a real bargain if still true - see http://www.fotec.co.uk/mehs/tee/lathes.htm for details. (Rita may not thank me though!) I do agree that the whole set makes FASCINATING reading if you're interested in the metal working / wood working crafts in general, and a long vanished perspective on a lot of the processes and materials, with some extraordinary examples of skill and labour illustrated in the ornamental turning volumes.
Regards Andrew James <snip> > -----Original Message----- > From: John Pickard [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 02 February 1999 22:48 > To: [email protected] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Refs on japanning and metal surface colouring > > I looked up the Holtzapffel ref on japanning > > Holtzapffel C 1864 Turning and mechanical manipulation .... > Volume 3 Abrasive and miscellaneous processes ... > Holtzapffel and Co, London > > pp. 1404+: japanning on metal, wood, etc. > > Lots of details on what to use, and how to do it. BUT I imagine that > a lot of the ingredients would now be difficult to obtain. >
