Rubber Hand Stamps and the Manipulation of Rubber : A practical treatise on the manufacture of India rubber hand stamps, small articles of India rubber, the hektograph, special inks, cements, and allied subjects

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Sloane, T. O'Conor (Thomas O'Conor), 1851-1940.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rubber Hand Stamps and the Manipulation of Rubber" by T. O'Conor Sloane is a practical treatise focused on the production methods of india rubber, particularly pertaining to rubber stamps, small rubber items, and related materials, written in the late 19th century. The book aims to simplify the process of manipulating india rubber, providing insights into molding techniques, necessary equipment, and practical applications for both enthusiasts and professionals interested in this specific craft. The opening of the work introduces the author's intentions and the fundamental concepts of india rubber manipulation, outlining its historical significance and practical applications. Sloane explains the basic properties of india rubber, such as its viscosity and how it can be cured using heat, leading into an exploration of its extraction from trees and its transformation into usable products. The section also reflects on the surprising and valuable uses of rubber in historical contexts, setting the stage for the reader to engage with more specific techniques and production methods discussed in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Release date is 2021-12-23