Mr. Penman has done it again with this practical guide to building a time-only weight-driven brass movement. The machining steps for all parts are shown with complete illustrations, specifications and measurements. No detail is left to chance. Many tools and jigs are shown as well as the steps needed to make high-quality fly cutters for cutting the wheel teeth. He also lists where to get the pinion blanks. Of most interest to me is the unique "Penman Escapement" which is detailed in the book described as "a new form of recoil anchor escapement" which is easy to make, adjustable and fool-proof in operation. Needed are a lathe and drill press and typical machine shop hand tools and measuring devices. All measurments are metric so invest in a high-quality inch-metric mic if you don't already have one.

Making Clocks

Penman, Laurie

Clockworks Pr

This book which is in two parts deals with European Industrialized clockmaking.  Part One pertains to the Lenzkirck Clock Factory and part two Winterhalder and Hofmeier Clocks. Provides a good historical overview of the subject, numerous photographs and catalog reprints of various clocks.

Lenzkirch Clock Factory (Part 1), Winterhalder & Hofmeier Clocks (Part 2)

Karl Kochmann

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.

Practical Clock Escapements

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

The Keystone Watch Case Co Material Catalog

Reference

Pierson, John R.

Catalogs & Directories

A historical and repair guide to Black Forest clocks with numerous catelog reprints. Plus original illustrations. Includes considerable text on repairing, dating and identifying Black Forest cuckoo clocks. Also contains information on Black Forest Trumpeter clocks.

Black Forest Clockmaker and the Cuckoo Clock

Kochmann, Karl

Patek Philippe Geneve 1920-1965 Material Catalog

John R. Pierson

The Modern Clock: A Study of Time Keeping Mechanism, Its Construction, Regulation, and Repair

Ward L. Goodrich

Beautiful collectible orology book

Clock and Watch Trademark Index of European Origin

Clock Repair: Part-Time Hours, Full-Time Pay

Crafts & Hobbies

The How-To-Get-Started in the Clock Repair business guide. This one of a kind book takes you step by step through the set-up and operation of a home-based clock repair business. Subtitled: "How to Start a Successful Clock Repair Business and Make Profits Immediatly." This book includes chapters on what books to read, How to learn clock repair wuickly, how to set up an efficient work shop, what tools and equipment to buy, where to get parts and supplies. Includes a sample price list for how much to charge for various common and uncommon repairs; Bringing in customers, record keeping, etc. Complete listing of clock collectors and repair organizations with descriptions and information on how to join. Very unique and useful book.

Business & Money

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