The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

this is big help!
i didnt know there was books on the subject i thought it was painfully outdated, methods in books from 1920s and unwards are probably describing the tech stuff in such detail that i can get into more than just a novice state.

thanks

this knowledge gives me a fast step forward!
is it ok if i quote you on my website. i try to make a project site around the idea, just to make it easier for others to do this as well.
will write back soon!
thanks again
- johannes
btw. my website is at
http://antima55.blogspot.com

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