9781333309411 - Saws: The History, Development, Action, Classification, and Comparison of Saws of All Kinds; With Copious Appendices, Giving the Details of ... and Swaging, Gumming... (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and development of saws, discussing the different types of saws used for cutting wood, bone, metal, ice, stone, and other materials. It traces the evolution of saws from ancient Egyptian prototypes, made of bronze, to modern saws with various specialized features. The author delves into the geometry of saw teeth, explaining how the shape, size, and spacing of the teeth affect the cutting action and efficiency of the saw. The book also covers the various methods used to manufacture saws, including hardening, tempering, and sharpening. It concludes with a discussion of the significance of saws in various industries and their impact on the development of human civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.