Of all the tools in the armory of the production engineer undoubtedly the lathe in its many forms is the most important. An Antique Lathe in Operation It is also probably the oldest, since...
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The following is a quick guide to polishing and staining ivory. Polishing Ivory To give a fine finish to ivory it is essential that the tools be perfectly sharpened. The plain portions...