Making Clocks

by Stan Bray

An introduction to the world of horology for the complete beginner. It explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escapements, all of which are described and illustrated. The making of wheels, pinions, escapements, plates, pendulums, weights, cases, hands and faces is discussed. The necessary tools and equipment are described, with details of how to make specialised items and choice of most suitable materials for their construction.

Paperback

First published December 19, 2000

Reviews

[Sigvald]

Clocks fascinate me. Unfortunately the book was poorly organized and poorly written.

Beware also that this is a book with a large emphasis on the practical aspects of how to cut and shape gears and other parts yourself, mainly using a lathe. It actually clearly says "Workshop practice series" on the front page, but I didn't realize this when I bought it. If you want to work with pre-made parts this is not the right book.

[James]

More like an outline filled in with some decent articles, but it's cheap, modern and still in print.