2000. UK ed. Paperback. An introduction to the fascinating world of horology for the complete beginner. This book explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escarpments, all of which are fully described and illustrated. Series: Workshop Practice. Num Pages: 128 pages, 42 black and white photographs; 40 scale plans & line drawings; 3 tables of data. BIC Classification: TDPB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 148 x 8. Weight in Grams: 178. . . . . .

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Title: Making Clocks
Publisher: Special Interest Model Books
Publication Date: 2000
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1854862146
ISBN 13: 9781854862143
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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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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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.

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