Anyone have this book? [ARRIVED]

[redwatch]

Hi folks! I'm looking for a copy of The Watchmakers' Staking Tool by George G. Lucchina to buy or copy. Please let me know if you have this??

[Jkay]

Wow that looks like a cracking read

[redwatch]

Yeah, it's supposed to be the Holy Grail of staking tool guides. Just got this, and I have some idea of what some of the punchs and stuff do, but I'd like to get a full overview!

[plaifender]

red you never cease to amaze... a duly deserve title for rookie of the year! Good luck with your search.. Sounds like by the time 2010 is over you'll be more of an expert than VACUUM, Francisco or Domenico.......

[kronos twin]

There's one on amazon for $250 bones. that's the only one I was able to find.

[redwatch]

There's one on amazon for $250 bones. that's the only one I was able to find.

Yeah, that was the only one I could find too. A little too steep for me I'd say! I only paid $60 for the staking tool set. Doesn't seem too logical to spend 4 times that amount on the book on how to use them!

[Limestone]

Not sure this helps, but I

[redwatch]

Perhaps a library might have it, but I don't think they are too fond of people copying their books

[Jkay]

A quick Google search turned up a warm link to the email address of the person who distributes this hardcover book .. the link is only from Oct 2009, so it should still be good.

http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?t=54856

[plaifender]

Jkay unlocks the mysteries of the internet...... Good going team... hopefully red will get this book into his collection as soon as possible.

-ryan

[redwatch]

Just emailed them! Thanks for the tip Jkay!!!

[Jkay]

Hey, if this turns out right, I'll get a copy for myself too! I love tech literature.

[redwatch]

Good find Jkay! Seller just emailed me. It is still available and it's only $33.00 including shipping!!! Just ordered a copy. I'll let you know how it is!

[Jkay]

Wow, you don't normally expect that rapid a response at 2 in the morning!

I'm just glad I could help.

[redwatch]

Turns out he's a fellow Californian living in San Jose!! It's only 11 here at the moment. Thanks again Jkay! Great find!

[Limestone]

Glad it worked out for ya...

[kronos twin]

That's fantastic. Good work, gents. I look forward to learning how the book works out for you.

[plaifender]

the world is small! enjoy the book!

[redwatch]

Ok anyone who's on the fence about this book - jump now! This book is excellent! An absolute must have if you own, or plan to own a staking tool set!!! Book arrived today and since it is a reprint, it is pristine! The copy is well printed and full of fantastic information as well as great pictorials of how each punch and stump works and the uses that they have! They even have a section on mounting hands on a dial with a staking set! For $33.00 shipped to US or Canada, you cannot go wrong with this one!