Making Clocks

Stan Bray

ISBN 10: 1854862146 / ISBN 13: 9781854862143

Published by Fox Chapel Publishers International, GB, 2001

About this Item

Stan Bray introduces the fascinating world of horology to the complete beginner. This book explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escarpments, a number of the latter being described. Making of wheels, pinions, escarpments, plates, pendulums, weights, cases, hands and faces is described. The necessary tools and equipment are described with details of how to make specialized items and choice of most suitable materials for their construction.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Clocks
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishers International, GB
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854862146
• ISBN 13: 9781854862143
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 204 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Stan Bray introduces the fascinating world of horology to the complete beginner. This book explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escarpments, a number of the latter being described. Making of wheels, pinions, escarpments, plates, pendulums, weights, cases, hands and faces is described. The necessary tools and equipment are described with details of how to make specialized items and choice of most suitable materials for their construction.

About the Author

Stan Bray is a model engineer and author of wide experience including editorship of the magazine Model Engineers’ Workshop and has written many books covering subjects from clock making to machine shop techniques.