Making Metal Clockworks for Home Machinists

Author: Stan Bray
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607657309
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
· An introductory guide to horology for beginners · Explains terms, general forms of clock construction, tools, materials, and methods · Learn the layout and creation of wheels, escapements, pinions, pendulums, and more · With expert advice, know the best ways to make specialized items

Making Clocks

Author: Stan Bray
Publisher: Workshop Practice
ISBN: 9781854862143
Category : Clock and watch making
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

How to Build 35 Great Clocks

Author: Joseph Daniele
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811722322
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
Includes the four basic types of clocks---plaque, shelf, wall, and tall case clocks. Plans, drawings, and photos included.

Wheel & Pinion Cutting in Horology

Author: Malcolm Wild
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 0719843618
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 731

Book Description
Many clock repairers carry out excellent work but avoid cutting their own wheels and pinions, fearing it is too complicated and involved. This book, written by an experienced clock and tool maker, dispels those fears and gives a step-by-step guide to an extremely satisfying aspect of horology. This book is written for both the amateur and professional involved in the making and restoring of clocks, and for anyone who intends to start building up a workshop and requires a guide to the equipment and how to use it.

Building an American Clock Movement

Author: Steven G. Conover
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780962476631
Category : Clock and watch making
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description

Making Wooden Gear Clocks

Author: Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658976
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
Making a piece of wood move is fun, but making it tell time is truly amazing! Inside this book, you’ll find ingenious plans for creating awesome wooden machines that actually move and keep time. These working wooden wonders might just be the most enjoyable projects you ever build in your shop. Wooden gear clocks are not only fascinating to watch, but can be surprisingly accurate timepieces. Just don’t expect atomic precision—after all, they’re modeled on 17th-century technology! But as you build these scroll saw clocks you’ll use all of the basic principles that still govern mechanical clocks today. Six well-illustrated step-by-step scroll saw projects are arranged by skill level from beginner to advanced, and full-sized scroll saw patterns are attached to the book in a handy pouch. With a little perseverance, you’ll soon be ticking along happily with your own wooden clockworks. All you have to do is build them, wind them up, and let them run—no batteries required.

Regulator Clock Construction

Author: Peter Heimann
Publisher: Specialist Interest Model Books Limited
ISBN: 9781854862495
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Regulator Clock Construction describes the building of two different clock projects: an eight day regulator clock and a month going regulator clock and features full working drawings supported by detailed photographs and line drawings.

Clock and Watch Escapements

Author: W. J. Gazeley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780709047384
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book includes detailed instructions for making all types of escapements and for the location and correction of faults. The book is designed to appeal to those interested in the mechanisms of clocks and watches.

Basic Benchwork for Home Machinists

Author: Les Oldridge
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607657279
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
· For apprentices and amateur metalworkers · A hands-on guide to engineering benchwork covering all the basics · Learn the skills and procedures for files, punches, hand filers, and more · Contains helpful diagrams, tables, and black and white photos · Begin a career in metalwork engineering and know the proper practices early on to avoid common mistakes

Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, 3rd Edition

Author: John A. Nelson
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607655365
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 333

Book Description
Plans for making 37 traditional, Shaker and contemporary clocks. Designs include grandfather clocks, mantel clocks, and desk clocks. Step-by-step photo tutorial for making a Shaker coffin-style clock. Projects include a color photo of the finished clock, measured drawings, and cut lists. Includes chapters on the history of clock making, clock components, and clock making basics.