| Clock Repairing and Making - A Practical Handbook Dealing With The Tools, Materials and Methods Used in Cleaning and Repairing all Kinds of English an Contributor(s): Garrard, F. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1443735469 ISBN-13: 9781443735469 Publisher: Hesperides Press OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: Originally published in 1914, this book aims to give practical advice to anyone wishing to clean, repair and make all kinds of clocks. Alongside the very detailed and precise descriptions, there are many illustrations that deal with everything from chimes and the description of striking works, to hints on clock making. Contents Include Introduction Cleaning a Skeleton Clock Repairing a Skeleton Clock Special Tools and Processes Other Pendulum Timepieces Pendulums Portable Clocks English Striking Clocks French and American Striking Clocks Quarter Striking and Chiming Clocks Turret Clocks Making Clocks Altering Clocks Electric Clocks |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Clocks & Watches - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - House & Home | Maintenance & Repair |
| Dewey: 681.114 |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 5.87" W x 8.71" (0.81 lbs) 291 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This vintage book contains a detailed guide to general clock maintenance. It was designed to furnish practical information and comprehensive instructions to those wishing to clean, repair and make all kinds of clocks. As well as detailed and precise descriptions, there are illustrations that deal with everything from the workings of chimes to the complete construction of clocks. Contents include: Introduction, Cleaning a Skeleton Clock, Repairing a Skeleton Clock, Special Tools and Processes, Other Pendulum Timepieces, Pendulums, Portable Clocks, English Striking Clocks, French and American Striking Clocks, Quarter Striking and Chiming Clocks, Turret Clocks, Making Clocks, Altering Clocks, and Electric Clocks . Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches. This book was originally published in 1914." |