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  Making Clocks (Workshop Practice Series, 33) (Paperback) By (author) Stan Bray

  

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  Short Description for Making ClocksAn introduction to the world of horology for beginners. It explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escapements, all of which are described and illustrated. The tools and equipment are also described.
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  • Publisher: Special Interest Model Books
  • Published: 01 March 2001
  • Format: Paperback 128 pages
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  • Categories: Industrial Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies | Clocks, Chronometers & Watches (horology)
  • ISBN 13: 9781854862143 ISBN 10: 1854862146
  • Sales rank: 52,114

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Full description for Making Clocks

• An introduction to the world of horology for the complete beginner. It explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escapements, all of which are described and illustrated. The making of wheels, pinions, escapements, plates, pendulums, weights, cases, hands and faces is discussed. The necessary tools and equipment are described, with details of how to make specialised items and choice of most suitable materials for their construction.