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In this book I have assembled articles of mine
previously published in various magazines but which do not fall
conveniently into the three main categories of either clockmaking, the
repair of mechanical clocks or the making of horological tools. The
chapters include the construction of a large working model of the
recoil escapement. This is really a lecture model and it can be
adjusted to simulate excessive drops on both the entry and exit
pallets. A discourse on workshop photography is also included. Other
chapters describe automatic winding for a 30 hour longcase clock and
modifications to a Congreve Clock. This is one of the Classic clock
designs which failed to run properly in its original state. Two
descriptions, one of a year going longcase clock and the other of the
Revd. Ludlum's perpetual datework are also included. A recent addition
to this manual is a description of the construction of Mr. Bazeley's
'rotating pendulum clock'. This is a mystery clock and fascinating to
watch. A full set of drawings are provided for construction of this
timepiece. Also included is a chapter on servicing a Metronome. The
latest edition to this book is a chapter on the construction of a
HARMONOGRAPH. This fascinating scientific toy gives endless amusement
to young and old alike. The complete set of drawings are included in
the book and the construction is not difficult. The pendulums are
supported on a trestle type of stand but an alternative mounting is
described in the text. The particular model shown on the cover of the
book was made by the author some thirty years ago. A sample of
patterns produced by this machine are also illustrated here.
This book has 65 pages and is fully illustrated. |
