Ornamental turning : a work of practical instruction in the above art (1880)
Evans, J. H. (John Henry), lathe-maker · London : J.H. Evans · leaf 91
the art of ornamental turning is commenced it is generally the eccentric cutter, the drilling instrument, and the vertical cutter that first claim attention, and form the primary study. The intention of the author to pass by the group of fine line decorative patterns confined to the surface only,… … manipulation of the instruments that are to be employed for the more advanced work, comprised in the formation of elegant designs, coinpound solid forms, polygonal figures, caskets, &c., which are endless in variety, and afford a most interesting pursuit. The eccentric cutter (Fig. 62) is…
Turning (Lathe work)
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