Home mechanics

Object detail

Accession number

70/959

Maker

Archibald Williams

Description

A home mechanic's workshop -- An astronomical telescope -- A heliograph for flash signalling -- A model steam engine -- An electrical resistance box -- A home-made galvanometer -- A wheatstone bridge -- A simple electric motor -- Model railway electric signalling -- A pneumatic sprayer -- A force pump for the water barrow -- A windmill for pumping or other purposes -- Model aeroplanes -- A model gyroscopic monorail railway -- How to construct and use a simple x-ray apparatus -- A home-made kaleidoscope -- Fretwork -- Overlaying in wood, metals, Xylonite, etc. -- Wireless telegraphy for amateurs.

Signature/Marks and Type

Basil H. Howard
Alexandra St
Upper Hutt Ink Stamp

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Paper

Physical description

301 p. : ill. , diagrs. ; 16 cm.

Credit line

Archibald Williams. Home mechanics, 70/959. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Book Communication Artefacts Documentary Artefacts Other Documents

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Subject: all levels

Mechanics, Applied Design and construction Telescopes Signals and signaling Steam-turbines Electric apparatus and appliances Galvanometer Design and construction Bridges Design and construction Electric motors Signalling Railroads Pumping machinery Windmills Models Airplanes Models X-rays Toys Telegraph, Wireless

Collection type

Published Titles Walsh Memorial Library

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