Clockmaking for the Model Engineer Thorne • £ 12.30 • (E) Written to help the established model engineer who would like to build a first clock, this book does just that extremely well. There are no instructions on how to get the best from your lathe, how to set up work on the milling machine, or similar sorts of advice. It is assumed that you know these things already, and that you are experienced in the use of hand tools. Perhaps you have thought you would like to make a clock (a future family heirloom), and wish to know what specialist techniques and tooling are required. This book takes you through the construction of a typical clock, describing, as they arise, those techniques of the clockmaker that differ from, or are seldom used, in model engineering. Specialist tools and their uses are also described, as the need for them arises during clock construction. Virtually all of these tools can be made by the clockmaker; clockmakers have always been toolmakers as well. Finally, drawings are provided for one simple, and unusual, clock which is ideal as a first clock making project, but which still requires you to make all the pieces likely to be found in many more complex timepieces. Within the pages of this book, well known horologist Colin Thorne has provided the model engineer with an ideal introduction to the fascinating world of clock making. Here is comprehensive information, put over in a relaxed and readable way, with lots of 'wrinkles' which will useful to all model engineers, whether or not they go on to build their own horological masterpiece. Any model engineer considering making his first clock should have this book on his bookshelf. 88 A4 format pages. 58 drawings in text plus complete set of 9 drawings for the Benjamin Franklin Clock and 11 B & W photos. Softcover. Camden. (Customers in North America should note that this work has been published by Guy Lautard, in a different edition called "Clockmaking for the Home Machinist") ".. its coverage is remarkably comprehensive.....". "I found this a useful addition to the available literature and more easily read than some of the existing text books on the subject". Neil Read - Review in Model Engineer Add to shopping basket

Making Clocks Bray • 128 pages • £ 6.95 • (G) This is No. 33 in the well known “Workshop Practice Series” and from a well known and good writer on horology and model engineering, so is an excellent introduction to clock making and horology in general. 128 pages. 100 b & w photographs and drawings. Paperback. Nexus. Add to shopping basket

The Watchmaker’s and Model Engineer’s Lathe - a Users Manual (Fifth edition - updated) de Carle • £ 17.50 • (D) Available again, this book is about using the small and very precise lathes used for watchmaking. It covers most makes of these in detail, with useful hints and tips on setting them up, and using them. The virtual demise of this type of lathe has resulted in this edition being extended to cover larger lathes, such as Myfords, Unimats and the like, which can also be used for watchmaking. Interesting and useful. 220 pages. Over 280 illustrations. Harbound. Robert Hale. Add to shopping basket

The Watchmaker’s Lathe - its Use and Abuse 1902 • Goodrich • £ 7.95 • (E) Perhaps mainly of historical interest, this is a highly detailed book on what is called the “American” lathe for watchmakers, seemingly referring to its superior design of bed, the considerable number of tools that could be used with it, and their actual use. 271 pages, well illustrated with engravings. Paperback. Lindsay Publications. Add to shopping basket

Using the Small Lathe and its special applications to clockmaking and repairing Wilding • £25.00 • (F) Intended to help the beginner who has taken delivery of a new lathe, this book contains a number of ideas, tips and suggestions to get him or her started on their first steps in horology. The lathe featured is the TOYO 210, but the procedures shown apply equally to the Unimat 3, or any other small modern lathe which has milling facilities. The author’s books on clock making form the end of this section, so these are words of wisdom from a very experienced horologist. 70 very well illustrated pages. Spiral bound. RiteTime Publishing Add to shopping basket

Wheel and Pinion Cutting in Horology Wild • £ 29.95 • (B) Many clock repairers avoid cutting their own wheels and pinions, fearing it too complicated and involved. But help is at hand in the form of this very good book, by a well known expert horologist. Sections include: the theory of gearing explained with basic formulae, instructions on how to cut wheels and pinions, methods of making cutters, details on crossing wheels and mounting to arbors, and instruction on finishing and replacing worn pivots. All in 192 pages, crammed with 500 B & W photos and line drawings. Hardback. The Crowood Press. Add to shopping basket

The Clock Repairer’s Handbook Penman • £ 16.99 • (C) Back again, but in paperback form, this is perhaps the best general introduction to the whole subject of clocks and clock repairing we have had, a statement sales suggest is true. It is clear, concise and to the point. 176 pages. 301 drawings. David & Charles Add to shopping basket

Watch and Clock Making and Repairing Gazeley • £ 25.00 • (B) It may have been around since 1953, but this is another excellent book. Very clear, especially to the horological novice like me, and very comprehensive in its coverage of all types of watches and clocks, and the skills needed for their construction and repair. 425 pages, full of drawings and photographs. Hardbound. Robert Hale Add to shopping basket

Watch Movement Manufacture • 1912 • £ 5.95 • (H) From Machinery Magazine of 1912 came the series of articles combined here to show how the ‘South Bend Watch Company’ mass-produced watches, and especially the tools developed and used in this process. Is this of practical use today? Just possibly. Is it interesting? Oh Yes! Mechanical watches were classic examples of very accurate mass production techniques, and seeing how this accuracy was achieved is both instructive and fascinating. 64 pages. Over 60 drawings and illustrations. Paperback. Lindsay Publications. Add to shopping basket

Regulator Clock Construction Heimann • £14.95 • (C) This book contains full drawings for both an eight day and a month going regulator clock, and describes the construction of these future family heirlooms. The tern “regulator” simply describes a precision clock, which every clockmaker and repairer needs to use in regulating his repair and new work. Nice book and nice projects. 144 pages. 50 scale plans. 60 B & W photos. Paperback. SIMB Add to shopping basket

Making an Eight Day Longcase Clock Timmins • £ 30.95 • (B) This is an excellent book on making a longcase or “Grandfather” clock and includes full details, instructions and drawings for the mechanism and the case. Have a change from making models! 99 page A4 format hardback. TEE Publishing. Add to shopping basket

Repairing Old Clocks & Watches Whiten • £ 20.00 • (D) In the Preface, the author of this book suggests it should be called “Horology for the Hignorant”, and it will certainly help when tackling the repair of a clock or watch for the first time. The book concentrates on clocks and watches with verge, cylinder and lever escapements, from safe dismantling to repair and making new parts, and reassembly. 280 pages. 550 line drawings. Hardbound. NAG Press Add to shopping basket

The Construction of a St Pauls Cathedral Skeleton Clock Woof • £60.00 • (B) Described here is the construction of a large and complex Skeleton Clock, the frames of which are to the outline of St Pauls Cathedral. The instructions and drawings are very detailed, and should enable any of you with some clockmaking experience to turn out a spectacular horological masterpiece. 183 pages heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs, plus three extra full-size drawings in separate envelope. Next year’s project? Paperback. RiteTime Publishing Limited. Add to shopping basket

Restoring Musical Boxes & Musical Clocks Ord-Hume • £35.00 • (A) If you have an old music box, either cylinder or disc-playing, or a musical clock which needs restoring, this really must be the definitive book on the subject. And if you haven’t either of these to restore, then this book is a jolly good read, and a stimulating one. Beautifully produced with many drawings, sketches and photographs. 368 page hardback. Mayfield Books Add to shopping basket

Mercer Chronometers Mercer • £35.00 • (A) From 1858 to 1984 Thomas Mercer Ltd. of St. Albans and London manufactured more chronometers than any other firm in the world. In part this book, written by the grandson of the firm’s founder, is a history of Thomas Mercer and its products, but it also includes a Photographic Survey of chronometers from John Harrison’s H1 of 1735 until the end of their manufacture - Mercer’s did much of the restoration of Harrison’s H1 & H3 timepieces. The author also looks at chronometer balance design, their repair, rating and maintenance; this section is worth its weight in gold if you have a chronometer needing attention. Fascinating and well produced book. 239 pages. Around 300 B & W photos and drawings. Hardbound. Mayfield Books Add to shopping basket

Potts of Leeds Potts • £45.00 • (A) William Potts & Sons were one of the most important makers of turret clocks in Britain, exporting these world-wide. The author traces the clockmaking activities of 5 generations of his family from 1790 and 1958, and describes the development of the business and its clocks, many of which survive. Mainly historical, but including technical detail, this is an enjoyable glimpse of a time when every self-respecting public building boasted its won external clock, often manufactured by Potts. 432 pages, over 700 illustrations, appendices etc. Hardbound. Mayfield Books. Add to shopping basket

The following are all from John Wilding. I have to say that in some respects these books aren't cheap - although the information in them is priceless! The constructional books are ring bound to lay flat, with acetate protectors and most are produced by high quality photocopying, All are paperback.

Tools for the Clockmaker & Repairer £ 30.00 • (D) Contains a huge amount of information on the tools used in clockmaking, their use and, in many cases, how to make them. A total of 30 Chapters on just about everything. 140 heavily illustrated pages. Add to shopping basket

Horological Miscellanies £25.00 • (E) Features twelve articles by John which don’t sit easily by category in any of his more specific titles. These include, inter-alia, Workshop Photography, Perpetual Datework, Modifications to a Congreve, Servicing a Metronome, and one great (non-horological) project - the Construction of a Harmonograph. 62 pages, plus fold out drawings of the harmonograph. Add to shopping basket

How to make a Weight Driven 8-Day Wall Clock Updated • £ 30.00 • (E) Full drawings and construction details on building this very attractive wall clock, with optional striking, datework and perpetual datework. Add to shopping basket

The Construction of a Congreve Rolling Ball Clock £ 30.00 • (E) Perhaps the most popular clock design for the amateur, even if it is a terrible timekeeper, the Congreve rolling ball clock is fascinating to watch and a great construction project. Full plans and construction details here! Add to shopping basket

How to Construct a Scissors Clock (and a hand operated fusee grooving tool) £ 30.00 • (E) Full Words & Music for a fascinating looking mantelpiece clock with a swinging scissors movement, which can be built on a Unimat 3 or similar lathe. Add to shopping basket

The Construction of a “Woodward” Gearless Mechanical Clock Wilding • £20.00 • (E) A new clock making book from John Wilding is something to celebrate, and this is no exception. What is unusual about this design is that there are no “meshing” gears in the mechanism, making it much simpler to construct, although the author says it isn’t really a project for the beginner, as there is some precision machining required in making the pin wheel. It is a wall clock, and not that ornate, although the mechanism sounds fascinating to watch. Full drawings and building instructions. 33 ringbound pages. RiteTime Publishing Limited Add to shopping basket

The Construction of a Wooden Clock Inc set of full size drawings • £ 30.00 • (E) Very interesting project on building a clock completely from wood. It can be done without a lathe, but the availability of this makes the project easier! Add to shopping basket

How to Make a Wooden Wheeled Clock and Dead Centre Turning Tyler • £ 30.00 • (F) Detail instructions for building a more sophisticated wooden clock, based on 18th century American practice, but also includes a series of chapters, partially linked to the clock but of use on their own, on Dead Centre Turning. 41 heavily illustrated text pages, and 10 fold out drawings. Add to shopping basket

Building Meccano Clocks • £30.00 • (E) Something slightly different, here John Wilding describes his return to using Meccano after some 60 years, and how he overcame the major difficulty in using Meccano for clocks - the standard gear ratios. Clocks described include a Grandfather, a church clock and a Congreve; extras include a design for a chain repair jig. 66 well illustrated pages. Add to shopping basket

The Construction of an English Dial Clock £30.00 • (E) Full drawings and instructions for building this classic clock, often built by apprentices as part of their training. This example is fitted with a date hand ,which makes a useful extra feature. The illustrations (over 180 including the drawings) show construction on a ML7 lathe. 68 pages. Add to shopping basket

The Construction of a Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock £30.00 • (E) If you want to build a large dial face clock, this is just the thing at 24” in diameter and, being based on a 1760 original, it is very attractive - and straightforward in construction. Full drawings and instructions are included, including two chapters by W.J. Cox on building the case. 52 pages. Add to shopping basket

How to Make an English Regulator Clock £30.00 • (D) The English regulator clock is one of the simplest of clocks, but as it is a precision timekeeper, it has a dead beat escapement which is critical to construct. Full drawings and instructions are included here, in an Updated printing, and all machining was done on a Cowell lathe, demonstrating that even a fairly large clock may be built on a small lathe. 96 pages. Add to shopping basket