Metal Spinning

Tuells, C.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 90K words
Chapters: 10

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Metal Spinning by William A. Painter and C. TuellsAuthor: Tuells, C.,Language: English, Class: TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts, Release Date: Jun 25, 2015

Editor's review

Co-authored by William A. Painter and C. Tuells, this is a practical technical guide to metal spinning, a forming process in which a rotating blank is pressed point by point with a tool so that the metal conforms to a mandrel. The process is widely used to make small and medium-sized metal products such as lamps, vessels and decorative pieces. The book's value lies in its fairly detailed treatment of process principles, tool preparation and operating steps, with a clear practical orientation that makes it suitable for workshop teaching or self-study. For Chinese readers it offers a window into early descriptions of metal spinning technique and a methodological reference for modern handcraft. Readers are advised to study the illustrations alongside the operating sequence, mastering safety points and tool standards before moving on to specific forming steps; those who can practise under professional guidance will gain more directly. Note that the equipment and materials described reflect their period, so modern readers should adapt them flexibly to current tooling conditions.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Self-learners interested in hand metal forming processes
Instructors teaching metalworking courses or workshops
Practitioners making small metal products such as lamps and vessels
Craft and art enthusiasts who want to understand traditional metal spinning

Not a good fit for

Complete beginners with no metalworking background and no professional guidance
Readers expecting content on programming modern CNC spinning equipment
Researchers seeking a systematic theoretical treatment of metal materials science

Reading tips

Read the tool and safety sections first, and confirm operating standards before starting the forming steps
Use the illustrations to understand how tool force positions relate to blank deformation during spinning
Practise step by step on small blanks following the book's sequence; do not skip or merge steps
Adapt the book's material and tool descriptions to the actual equipment conditions of a modern workshop

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Can someone with no metalworking background follow this book directly?

Not recommended. Metal spinning involves rotating equipment and manual force, with risks of pinching and flying workpieces. Although the book describes operating steps, it cannot replace on-site safety guidance and basic training. Complete beginners should first become familiar with equipment and basic techniques under the guidance of an experienced person, then use the book as a process reference; never attempt it alone based only on the written description.

Does the book cover hand spinning or CNC spinning?

The book was written early and focuses on traditional hand spinning, covering spinning tools, mandrels and manual force application; it does not address programming or automatic control of modern CNC spinning equipment. It is useful for readers who want to understand the principles and steps of hand spinning; those interested in CNC processes will need to consult modern technical materials.

Is this book still useful to modern handcraft makers?

It has reference value. The basic principles and manual operating logic of metal spinning have not become obsolete with time, and the book's explanations of tool preparation, blank handling and forming steps remain instructive. However, material specifications, equipment conditions and safety standards should be adjusted to current norms; treat it as a methodological reference rather than a manual to be copied exactly.

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Tuells, C. Author

C. Tuells is an author about whom little public information is available; the only work confirmed in our records is Metal Spinning. Judging from the title, the book is likely a technical work on the metal spinning process, intended for readers engaged in metalworking, mechanical manufacturing, or related crafts. Because the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, education, and writing career are not recorded in our sources, no further biographical details can be given, and it would be inappropriate to speculate about his or her profession or institutional affiliation. On the basis of the available evidence, Tuells's writing appears to be practically oriented, focusing on craft methods and operational matters rather than theoretical exposition or literary expression. Such works are often modest in length yet can serve as useful references in specific trades, and may help beginners understand spin forming. Since only one work by this author is held in our collection, its reach and reception are difficult to assess, and further research awaits additional sources.