Repairing Old Clocks and Watches

Repairing Old Clocks and Watches
Author: A. J. Whiten
Publisher: NAG Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-02-29
Genre: Clocks and watches
ISBN: 9780719801907

This book is for amateurs, with the author describing how to make alterations out of simple and easily obtainable materials, or how to avoid the necessity for expensive tools at all. He also describes how to dismantle and assemble movements, what may go wrong with them, and how to set faults right. He tells you how to oil the right parts and how to restore cases in all stages of decay. The book is illustrated with over 270 line drawings specially drawn to the author's specification, ranging from step-by-step demonstrations of how to do things, to diagrams of movements identifying each part and its position in the movement.

Repairing Antique Clocks

Repairing Antique Clocks
Author: Eric P. Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Clocks and watches
ISBN: 9780715313183

This practical guide, fully updated, teaches readers how to apply the tools, materials and techniques needed to repair and maintain all types of antique clocks without the expense of a professional.

Introductory Guide to Repairing Mechanical Clocks

Introductory Guide to Repairing Mechanical Clocks
Author: Scott Jeffery
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2016-02-29
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1785000934

This up-to-date, clearly written and beautifully illustrated book is targeted at the amateur repairer and at the absolute beginner with no experience, as well as at hobbyists who often dabble with, but have little knowledge of, the techniques used in quality horological repair work. Written by a professional clock repairer and using a common sense approach, this workshop companion for the beginner 'keeps things simple' whilst placing an emphasis on the quality of the work. It provides step-by-step illustrated instructions and simplifies a large variety of tasks that are often regarded as being complicated, such as re-pivoting, jewelling and bushing. Moreover, it presents a great deal of useful advice and contains over 400 high quality colour images that help to explain and clarify every procedure that is covered. This no-nonsense guide to rectifying the common faults found in mechanical clocks will be essential reading for all those interested in horology but specifically for the novice who wants to repair mechanical clocks according to best practice. Beautifully illustrated with 424 colour photographs.

Practical Watch Repairing

Practical Watch Repairing
Author: Donald De Carle
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2020-02-07
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0719831067

Here is a unique book. It describes the theories and processes of repairing and adjusting the modern watch in precise and meticulous detail: a thing which has never been done so completely before in the many books on the same subject. As a text book it is a revelation. Taking nothing for granted, except the ability to read and comprehend a simple description of mechanical processes, de Carle takes his reader through every stage and every operation of watch repairing ...and to deal with them thoroughly is quite a programme - it takes 300 pages containing 24 chapters, two appendices and 553 illustrations. The fine draughtsmanship and accurate technical detail of the illustrations set a new standard. Practical Watch Repairing can justifiably claim to be the best illustrated book on practical horology yet issued, and one of the best of its kind on any subject. The publication of the book marks the beginning of a new epoch in the study of the mechanics of horology.

Watch Repair for Beginners

Watch Repair for Beginners
Author: Harold C. Kelly
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2012-02
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1616083735

The definitive guide to watch repairing by a...

Restoring Grandfather Clocks

Restoring Grandfather Clocks
Author: Eric Smith
Publisher: Robert Hale
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre: Clocks and watches
ISBN: 9780719802706

"The grandfather clock, an entirely new kind of furniture, first appeared in the late seventeenth century. From then on, with its long case to protect pendulum and weights, its rugged movement and large, clear indication of time, it has been a success story right up to the present day. Virtually none of these clocks is beyond repair and often the work required is within the scope of inexperienced owners. This is the first full-length book to cover repair and restoration of these attractive and often valuable antiques, including their casework. The first part outlines how to clean and service the clock 'works' and also how to refurbish the dial, while in the second part restoration or casework, both structural repairs and finishing, is considered. The illustrations are of two actual clocks (one eight-day and one thirty-hour) and work proceeding on them. The last part of the book sketches common variations from these particular examples. Armed with this book and appropriate tools (for work on both movement and case), the owner of a dilapidated grandfather clock will be encouraged and given the know-how to restore it to life as a useful and attractive clock and a prized possession."--Wheelers.co.nz.

Clock Repairing as a Hobby

Clock Repairing as a Hobby
Author: Harold Caleb Kelly
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2007
Genre: Clocks and watches
ISBN: 9781602391536

Clock Repair

Clock Repair
Author: Steven G. Conover
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1996
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780962476655

Clock and Watch Escapements

Clock and Watch Escapements
Author: W. J. Gazeley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1992
Genre: Clocks and watches
ISBN: 9780709047384

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.