In introduction to the fascinating world of horology for the complete beginner. This book explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escarpments, all of which are fully described and illustrated.
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.
Stan Bray has written a number of books on model engineering and was editor of Model Engineers’ Workshop and assistant editor of Model Engineer magazines.
Originally published by Nexus Special Interests Ltd in 2001
Special Interest Model Books edition published in 2003

Specification:
210 x 148 mm
128 pages
42 black and white photographs
40 scale plans & line drawings
3 tables of data;
ISBN 978 185486 214 3
Paperback £9.99
Classification: Model Engineering/Horology