The clock repairer's handbook
Penman, Laurie, 1932-2000
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This text provides the information needed to diagnose and mend faults in many different clocks, whether antique or modern. Every major aspect of clock repair is covered including lathe work, cleaning, bushing, pivoting and mounting among others. A guide to diagnosing and correcting faults in many different clocks, whether antique of fairly new. There are detailed descriptions of repair methods, including alternative techniques to suit a less well equipped workshop or inexperienced repairer. Many aspects of clock repair are covered, including lathe work, cleaning, bushing, pivoting and mounting, replacing or repairing an escapement, train faults and gears, suspension and crutches, striking and chiming work, lubrication, assembly and testing.
Main title:
The clock repairer's handbook / Laurie Penman.
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Edition:
New enlarged ed.
Imprint:
Newton Abbot : David & Charles, 2000.
Collation:
176p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
This ed. originally published: 1992.Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-174) and index.
Contents:
Finding clock faults; cleaning clock movements; bushing clock plates; pivoting and mounting; anchor escapements; dead-beat escapements; verge escapements; train faults and gears; suspensions and crutches; strike and chime work; lubrication and friction; tools and equipment.
ISBN:
9780715311226 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
37970
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