Author: Laurie Penman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781481837156
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The “common escapements” are those that are found in the domestic clocks that are most frequently found in a clock repairer's workshop. The average clock repairer is very rarely called upon to attend to a three legged gravity escapement or a “Graham grasshopper” (my earlier book “Practical clock escapements” deals with those). A book that deals with the design of the escapement only is very useful, but what a repairer really wants is a quiet word with the person who mauled the clock last and some useful information about what to do to repair or replace the sad result.This book describes what the escapement should look like, how it should operate and practical measures to achieve those aims. It also explains the effects that different proportions of the movement have on the design of the escapement and points out the errors that arise as a result of assuming that all escapements are “square”, ie. linking the pallet arbor centre to the tip of the tooth that is about to be touched by the pallet, from there to the wheel centre and from there to the tooth that has just been released, and back to the arbor centre again – will trace out an approximate square. Most British authors appear to make this assumption, because long case and bracket clocks typically have square escapements, yet American and Continental clocks very frequently are anything but square. As a result repairers find themselves in difficulty when dealing with escapements that do not conform to the British pattern.My hope (and expectation) is that this book will make the life of the average repairer a little easier.
Common Clock Escapements
Author: Laurie Penman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781481837156
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The “common escapements” are those that are found in the domestic clocks that are most frequently found in a clock repairer's workshop. The average clock repairer is very rarely called upon to attend to a three legged gravity escapement or a “Graham grasshopper” (my earlier book “Practical clock escapements” deals with those). A book that deals with the design of the escapement only is very useful, but what a repairer really wants is a quiet word with the person who mauled the clock last and some useful information about what to do to repair or replace the sad result.This book describes what the escapement should look like, how it should operate and practical measures to achieve those aims. It also explains the effects that different proportions of the movement have on the design of the escapement and points out the errors that arise as a result of assuming that all escapements are “square”, ie. linking the pallet arbor centre to the tip of the tooth that is about to be touched by the pallet, from there to the wheel centre and from there to the tooth that has just been released, and back to the arbor centre again – will trace out an approximate square. Most British authors appear to make this assumption, because long case and bracket clocks typically have square escapements, yet American and Continental clocks very frequently are anything but square. As a result repairers find themselves in difficulty when dealing with escapements that do not conform to the British pattern.My hope (and expectation) is that this book will make the life of the average repairer a little easier.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781481837156
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The “common escapements” are those that are found in the domestic clocks that are most frequently found in a clock repairer's workshop. The average clock repairer is very rarely called upon to attend to a three legged gravity escapement or a “Graham grasshopper” (my earlier book “Practical clock escapements” deals with those). A book that deals with the design of the escapement only is very useful, but what a repairer really wants is a quiet word with the person who mauled the clock last and some useful information about what to do to repair or replace the sad result.This book describes what the escapement should look like, how it should operate and practical measures to achieve those aims. It also explains the effects that different proportions of the movement have on the design of the escapement and points out the errors that arise as a result of assuming that all escapements are “square”, ie. linking the pallet arbor centre to the tip of the tooth that is about to be touched by the pallet, from there to the wheel centre and from there to the tooth that has just been released, and back to the arbor centre again – will trace out an approximate square. Most British authors appear to make this assumption, because long case and bracket clocks typically have square escapements, yet American and Continental clocks very frequently are anything but square. As a result repairers find themselves in difficulty when dealing with escapements that do not conform to the British pattern.My hope (and expectation) is that this book will make the life of the average repairer a little easier.
Practical Clock Escapements
Author: Laurie Penman
Publisher: Clockworks Press
ISBN: 9780952327042
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Publisher: Clockworks Press
ISBN: 9780952327042
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Introductory Guide to Repairing Mechanical Clocks
Author: Scott Jeffery
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1785000934
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1785000934
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
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.
A Rudimentary Treatise On Clocks, Watches & Bells for Public Purposes
Author: Edmund Beckett
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5876124532
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5876124532
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
A Rudimentary Treatise on Clock and Watchmaking: with a chapter on church clocks; and an account of the proceedings respecting the great Westminster clock. With numerous drawings
Author: Edmund Beckett DENISON (afterwards BECKETT (Edmund) Baron Grimthorpe.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
A Rudimentary Treatise on Clocks and Watches and Bells
Author: Edmund Beckett Baron Grimthorpe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bells
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bells
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
A Rudimentary Treatise on Clocks and Watches and Bells
Author: Edmund Becket
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 336882273X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 336882273X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review
Author:
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Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Winston's Cumulative ... Encyclopedia
Author: Charles Morris
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
Watch and Clock Escapements
Author: Keystone
Publisher: Benediction Books
ISBN: 9781849020336
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher: Benediction Books
ISBN: 9781849020336
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description