The Basic Materials of Artifice

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Abrasives

For the type-maker, technical horologist, and model engineer.

A Conspectus of Curiously Named Abrasives.

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Lubricants and Coolants

These are random and incomplete notes about machine oils and greases, cutting fluids, and dry lubricants.

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Plastics

Resin ID Codes ("Recycling Numbers 1 - 7"). [Machinable plastics]

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Formed and Component Materials

Not all raw materials are "raw." After two centuries of industrial waste, the materials available to the bricoleur are many.

On Pre-formed, Component, and Found Materials. Wire.