The practice of hand-turning in wood, ivory, shell, etc. : with instructions for turning such works in metal as may be required in the practice of turning in wood, ivory, etc. : also, an appendix on ornamental turning : a book for beginners (1868)
Campin, Francis · London : E. & F.N. Spon · leaf 224
same prepara¬ tion as that part of the article. Devices may, If such are desired, be carved, dril¬ led, or otherwise produced on the various parts of the work ; but the method of accomplishing the manipulations required in the execution of these designs, belongs more properly to the subject of or¬… … The central part may be most economically produced by selecting a portion of ma¬ terial the centre of which is hollow or unsound ; but if the amateur should not be possessed of such a piece, he may economise the work as far as possible by cutting out the core with a very thin parting-tool.
Turning (Lathe work)
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