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A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting / Containing Complete Directions for Making and Fitting New Staffs from the Raw Material

By Eugene Edward Hall
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A practical, illustrated manual that teaches step-by-step how to make and fit watch staffs and pivots, beginning with selection and preparation of raw steel and tool setup. It explains graver techniques, roughing, hardening and tempering, precise measurement and gauging, pivot shapes and capillarity, and methods for grinding, polishing and centering using wax and taper chucks. Instructions for forming and hardening tiny drills, drilling and fitting new pivots are given alongside tips for measurement fixtures and common troubleshooting to support hands-on repair and fabrication.

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Eugene Edward Hall

Eugene Edward Hall is an author known for his specialized work in the field of staff making and pivoting. His notable book, "A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting," provides comprehensive instructions for crafting and fitting new staffs from raw materials. This treatise serves as a valuable resource for craftsmen and those interested in the technical aspects of staff construction, showcasing Hall's expertise and contribution to practical literature.

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