Making Metal Clockworks for Home Machinists

by Stan Bray

Overview

Revised and newly updated, Making Metal Clockworks is an introduction to horology for the complete beginner. Explaining the terminology and general forms of clock construction, you’ll learn about the necessary tools, materials, and methods and understand everything from and the layout of wheels and escapements to the making of wheels, pinions, pendulums, and so much more. With insightful details of how to make specialized items and advice on the most suitable materials for their construction, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of clockmaking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497100596
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date:	02/18/2020
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Stan Bray has had his own workshop for most of his life and has made many tools, models and clocks. He is the founder and former editor of the magazine Model Engineers' Workshop, and former editor of Engineering in Miniature. He is associate editor of Model Engineer where he has a regular column called "Bray's Bench".

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 History 13

Chapter 2 The Frame 19

Chapter 3 Providing the Power 27

Chapter 4 Pendulums 39

Chapter 5 Escapements 49

Chapter 6 The Going Train and Motion Work 63

Chapter 7 Dividing 71

Chapter 8 Wheels and Pinions 81

Chapter 9 Finishing 97

Chapter 10 Faces, Hands, and Cases 113

Appendix 125

Editorial Reviews

Making Metal Clockworks for Home Machinists will be a handy reference for the accomplished machinist looking to create a clock, and even for the hobbyist who wants a better understanding on how clocks come together and function.

Managing Editor of WristWatchReview.com Patrick Kansa