Making Clocks by Stan Bray

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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.

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Making Clocks by Stan Bray

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.
Stan Bray has written a number of books on model engineering and was editor of Model Engineers' Workshop and assistant editor of Model Engineer magazines.
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ISBN 13 9781854862143
ISBN 10 1854862146
Title Making Clocks
Author Stan Bray
Series Workshop Practice Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Special Interest Model Books
Year published 2001-02-15
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.