Practical Course in Horology

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Practical Course in Horology

Traditional trades, crafts and skills Care and restoration of antiques Antique clocks, musical boxes and automata Decorative metalwork

Author: Harold C. Kelly

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Language: English

Published by: White Press

Published on: 25th August 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9781473339507


Introduction

This vintage book contains a complete guide to horology. Horology is the science of measuring time and constructing timepieces. This volume contains information on all aspects ranging from basic principles to oiling, cleaning, adjusting, and much more. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, "A Practical Course in Horology" will be of considerable utility to novices and apprentices.

Contents

Contents include: "General Principles", "Wheel Work", "Gearing", "The Lever Escapement", "The Controlling Mechanism", "Practical Repairing", "Train Problems", "Jeweling", "Making a Balance Staff", "Pivoting", "Fitting Balance Springs", "Escapement Adjusting", "Cleaning and Oiling", "Preliminary Notes on Adjusting", et cetera.

Additional Information

Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.

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