This rare book contains a detailed treatise on the different methods
used for machining diamonds and gem stones in an industrial production.
Written as a more scientific treatment of the art of cutting and
polishing hard metals, the authors aim in collating the information
contained herein was to bring before the public a general survey of
modern methods of machinery, i.e. splitting, cleaving, bruting,
grinding, and polishing, of flat and curved surfaces. Chapters contained
within this book include: Technology of Matching Methods, Dividing of
Diamonds and Gem Stones, Bruting, Cutting and Polishing, Drilling and
Boring of Holes, Carving and Engraving, Diamond Dust, Diamond Dust
Impregnated Tools, The Manufacture of Diamonds and Gems, Manufacture of
Watch and Pivot Bearings, and many more. This book has been elected for
modern republication due to its immense educational value, and is
proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the
subject.