This set of Notebooks contains relatively detailed technical information on the Thompson Type-Caster and its maintenance, as well as reprints of original Thompson technical literature.
For the daily operation and routine maintenance of the Thompson, see ../../../ Use: Type Machinery in Operation -> Casting & Composing Type (and Printing From It) -> Operating a Thompson.
For the Thompsons at CircuitousRoot, see the Notebooks on CircuitousRoot's Equipment.
A Semi-Technical Overview
A summary of the operation of the Thompson, intended for someone interested in the machine but not intended to instruct in the machine's operation.
Maintenance
[Lubrication - NOT DONE] An Illustrated Parts List. Principles of Operation [so far, only the Drive Train section is done]. Disassembly and Reassembly [A Complete Teardown. Front Lever Removal (in detail)] Modern Commercial Replacement Parts.
Reverse Engineering
Newly reconstructed engineering drawings, 3-D models, and technical illustrations of the Thompson.
But if you just need to identify a part, see instead either of these other Notebooks:
The image from Hackleman (1921) is in the public domain.
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