Making Clocks
Stan Bray
ISBN 10: 1854862146 ISBN 13: 9781854862143
Published by Specialist Interest Model Books ltd, 2000
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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 had his own workshop for most of his life and made many tools, models and clocks. He was the founder and former editor of the magazine Model Engineers' Workshop, and former editor of Engineering in Miniature. He was associate editor of Model Engineer where he had a regular column called "Bray's Bench".
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Making Clocks
Publisher: Specialist Interest Model Books ltd
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket