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Turning - one of the most effective and satisfying modes of ornament, has been employed from the earliest times in constructive and decorative woodwork, and this volume has been designed to assist the professional craftsman and the amateur in practical lathe work. Complete with wonderfully detailed illustrations and a wealth of handy tips and instructions, this antique text constitutes a definite treatise on the subject and is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in lathe-based woodwork. The chapters of this book include: Lathe Turning Small Objects, Tools: Grinding and Sharpening, The Back Stay ¿ Sawing and Boring, Split Turnings and Turned Mouldings, Twisted and Spiral Turnings, Chucks and Face Plates, Hollowing a Vase ¿ Supporting Collars, Turning a Ball, Finishing Turnings ¿ Staining and Polishing, Miscellaneous Hints, and many more. We are proud to republish this text now with a new introduction on woodworking.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This wonderful piece "Moonlight Sonata" by Ludwig van Beethoven contains a score for solo piano. It is a fine example of the composer¿s work and a fantastic addition to any classical musician¿s repertoire. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 ¿ 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of all time. This volume is highly recommended for fans of Beethoven's music, and it constitutes a must-have for collectors of important classical scores.Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over. This edition also includes an introductory biography of Beethoven written by Joseph Otten.