Author: PENMAN, LAURIE
Title: The Clock Repairer's Handbook
Description: Newton Abbot, Devon, UK: David & Charles, 1992. Revised Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0715300547. Illustrated by Laurie Penman. B&W Illustrations; 9.8 X 6.8 X 0.9 inches; 176 pages; Hard cover is brown with gold lettering on spine. Light rubbing, bumping to boards. Previous owner's name neatly stamped on front end paper, dates 21 June 1995. DJ has slight rubbing; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Illustrated with 250+ b/w drawings. 'A guide to diagnosing and correcting faults in many different clocks, whether antique of fairly new. There are detailed descriptions of repair methods, including alternative techniques to suit a less well equipped workshop or inexperienced repairer. Many aspects of clock repair are covered, including lathe work, cleaning, bushing, pivoting and mounting, replacing or repairing an escapement, train faults and gears, suspension and crutches, striking and chiming work, lubrication, assembly and testing'. Index.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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