The clock repairer's handbook /

Penman, Laurie.

The clock repairer's handbook / Laurie Penman. - New York : Skyhorse Pub., c2010. - 176 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Originally published: Newton Abbot [Devon] : David & Charles ; New York : Arco Pub., c1985.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Finding clock faults -- Cleaning clock movements -- Bushing clock plates -- Pivoting and mounting -- Anchor escapements -- Dead-beat escapements -- Verge escapements -- Train faults and gears -- Suspensions and crutches -- Strike and chime work -- Lubrication and friction -- Weight and spring drives -- Tools and equipment -- Glossary -- Suppliers and further reading -- Index.

"A how-to guide to diagnosing and correcting faults in clocks, antique and modern." -- Cover, p. [4].

1602399611 (alk. paper) 9781602399617 (alk. paper)

2010010216


Clocks and watches--Repairing.

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