This book analyzes jewelry hinges and hinge-like mechanisms in a manner never done before in a single volume. It has become a classic, and is our best seller. Along with history, generics, classes of hinges, construction and guiding principles, sections include: design, tube making, hinge pins (force-fit, riveted, upset, tapered, cotter type, tubing, square, threaded, stud), hinge types (basic, thick-walled, locket, bracelet, box, block, cold-rolled, tab, cast and milled), lubrication, catch systems, hidden hinges, alternative, cast hinges and solving design problems. Good index and table of contents. 112 pages, over 200 line drawings., Jewelry making, hinge making, hinges, goldsmithing, silversmithing, Charles Lewton-Brain| 9780978482084 | 112PAGES