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.
- ISBN10 1854862146
- ISBN13 9781854862143
- Publish Date 15 February 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Special Interest Model Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English