Making Clocks


Book Description

Stan Bray introduces the fascinating world of horology to the complete beginner. This book explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escarpments, a number of the latter being described. Making of wheels, pinions, escarpments, plates, pendulums, weights, cases, hands and faces is described. The necessary tools and equipment are described with details of how to make specialized items and choice of most suitable materials for their construction.










Marking Modern Times


Book Description

In Marking Modern Times, Alexis McCrossen relates how the American preoccupation with time led people from across social classes to acquire watches and clocks, and expands our understanding of the ways we have standardized time and have made timekeepers serve as political, social, and cultural tools in a society that not merely values time, but regards access to it as a natural-born right.




Warman's American Clocks Field Guide


Book Description

This guide offers detailed photographs and current pricing information for grandfather, wall, classic, shelf and novelty clocks. It also features an overview of American clock types and a brief history of clock making.




Stretch


Book Description

The story of the Staffordshire-born Stretch family of clockmakers; the clocks they made; and the important role they played in early 18th-century Philadelphia.




Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, 3rd Edition


Book Description

Plans for making 37 traditional, Shaker and contemporary clocks. Designs include grandfather clocks, mantel clocks, and desk clocks. Step-by-step photo tutorial for making a Shaker coffin-style clock. Projects include a color photo of the finished clock, measured drawings, and cut lists. Includes chapters on the history of clock making, clock components, and clock making basics.




How to Repair 20 American Clocks


Book Description

The book describes and illustrates the complete repair of the movement, including time and strike functions, and where applicable, dial, hands, and case. Eighteen American striking clocks, one time-only wall clock with date function, and one electromechanical clock are included.




Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks


Book Description

From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks. More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the major clock manufacturers, and overview of clock types and a brief history of clock making. Arranged by clock type, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks includes: • Grandfather clocks • Wall clocks • Classic clocks • Shelf clocks • Novelty clocks Special chapters on: • Clock types • History of clock making • Clocks from smaller clock makers • Leading clock makers • Glossary • Bibliography • Photo index