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The Clock Repairer's Handbook by Laurie Penman

The Clock Repairer's Handbook by Laurie Penman

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A HOW-TO GUIDE TO DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING FAULTS IN CLOCKS, ANTIQUE AND MODERN.

Laurie Penman has written an indispensable guide for both the absolute beginner and the experienced clock enthusiast. The Clock Repairer's Handbook provides information on how to repair and maintain a clock's delicate mechanics and teaches the basics of clock repairing through detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. This comprehensive guide includes advice on:

  • Cleaning clock movements
  • Pivoting and mounting
  • Suspensions and crutches
  • Fixing train faults and gears
  • Lubrication and friction
  • How to make sure the strike and chimes work on the hour, every hour
  • And more!

With over three hundred line drawings to clearly illustrate the detailed parts and mechanics of clocks as well as a comprehensive glossary of terms and a list of all the tools and equipment your workshop will require, this user-friendly guide guarantees optimal instruction. The Clock Repairer's Handbook provides all the necessary information to troubleshoot any clock problems and to make sure your clock continues to run in perfect order for generations to come.

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  • The Clock Repairer's Handbook

    Laurie Penman

    9781602399617

  • Binding: Soft Cover

    Copyright: 2010

    Pages: 176

    Size: 6.75 x 9.75 in.

    Condition: New

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