Practical Clock Escapements

practical clock escapements

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Book Description
This book describes in detail how to repair and make the most popular clock escapements: crownwheel and verge, anchor(recoil), deadbeat and Brocot, with information on the more specialist types, such as the pinwheel, gravity and grasshopper escapements. Various types of pendulums and suspensions are also discussed. The emphasis throughout is on practical information, with additional advice on tools and jigs.

From the Publisher
The escapement may be said to be the heart of a clock and a good escapment is essential for consistent timekeeping and reliabilty. Escapements take many forms, from the crownwheel and verge usedsince medieval times tohighly sophisticated escapements used in precision regulator clocks and chronometers.

With over 400 line drawings the reader is taken step-bt-step through the various operations when making or repairing escapements, with recommendations on the materials and tools to be used. Throughout the emphasis is on practical information and advice, simply and clearly explained- both the beginner and the more experience clockmaker will learn much from this book.

Practical Clock Escapements

Practical Clock Escapements,Laurie Penman,Clockworks Pr,095232704X,Antiques/Collectibles,Repair,Clocks,Nonfiction

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