Modern Methods in Horology
Author : Grant Hood
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 17,72 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN :
Author : Grant Hood
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 17,72 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN :
Author : Grant Hood
Publisher :
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 44,39 MB
Release : 1926
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN :
Author : GRANT. HOOD
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,10 MB
Release : 2018
Category :
ISBN : 9781033099308
Author : Grant Hood
Publisher :
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 34,69 MB
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781473328471
This vintage book contains a complete guide to contemporary methods and techniques employed in horology and clockmaking. It was originally designed for the edification of young watchmakers and contains a wealth of useful information presented clearly and in simple language. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in horology, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Old and New Methods of Measuring Time," "Time Service of Today," "Iron and Steel," "Wheels and Pinions," "The Balance Staff and Its Measurements," "Jeweling," "Pivoting," "The Balance or Hair String," "The Lever Escapement," "The Main Spring," "The Compensating Balance and Pendulum," et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Author : Hood Grant
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 34,91 MB
Release : 2015-08-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781296636548
Author : Sir Henry Hardinge Cunynghame
Publisher :
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,27 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN :
Author : Claudius Saunier
Publisher :
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 47,40 MB
Release : 1887
Category : Clock and watch making
ISBN :
Author : Harold C. Kelly
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 26,32 MB
Release : 2017-08-25
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1473339502
This vintage book contains a complete guide to horology. Horology is the science of measuring time and constructing timepieces. This volume contains information on all aspects ranging from basic principles to oiling, cleaning, adjusting, and much more. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, "A Practical Course in Horology" will be of considerable utility to novices and apprentices. Contents include: "General Principles", "Wheel Work", "Gearing", "The Lever Escapement", "The Controlling Mechanism", "Practical Repairing", "Train Problems", "Jeweling", "Making a Balance Staff", "Pivoting", "Fitting Balance Springs", "Escapement Adjusting", "Cleaning and Oiling", "Preliminary Notes on Adjusting", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 22,82 MB
Release : 1950
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN :
Author : Sir Henry Hardinge Cunynghame
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,87 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781019452394
An exploration of the history and science of timekeeping, from the earliest sundials to the latest atomic clocks. The book describes various methods and devices used to measure time, including mechanical clocks, water clocks, and astronomical observations. The author also explains the principles behind modern time standards like Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.